Tube Shocks

[Rabid_Dolphin]

Someone please tell me I didn't put these in upside down. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[trrdster2000]

Looks good to go and you will notice the difference right away. Wayne

 

[piman]

Hello RD,
I'm surprised that there is no outer shroud to shield the piston rod from water and grit etc. They are the right way up however.

Alec

 

[trboost]

It's scary how easy these are to instal & how much of an improvment they return. Wheel control & ride are greatly improved. The KYB's worked very well & even though they are not shielded I have not had any problems in the last 3 or 4 years they've been on.
I would suggest if Koni's or Spax are to be used , that the chassis mounting point be inspected & strengthened to handle the additional force.
This conversion will still allow up to a 215/65 tire to fit , snug but it works.
I would re-torque these bolts after a few miles & check them periodically to make sure they are tight.

 

[vettedog72]

They look great to me; can't wait to try them out!

 

[Rabid_Dolphin]

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Hello RD,
I'm surprised that there is no outer shroud to shield the piston rod from water and grit etc. They are the right way up however.

Alec

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You mean like a mudboot of some kind?

 

[Rabid_Dolphin]

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It's scary how easy these are to instal & how much of an improvment they return. Wheel control & ride are greatly improved. The KYB's worked very well & even though they are not shielded I have not had any problems in the last 3 or 4 years they've been on.
I would suggest if Koni's or Spax are to be used , that the chassis mounting point be inspected & strengthened to handle the additional force.
This conversion will still allow up to a 215/65 tire to fit , snug but it works.
I would re-torque these bolts after a few miles & check them periodically to make sure they are tight.

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Well, I know the Driver's side bolts will be tight. That bracket had to be persuaded to fit, and actually modified a little bit, while the passenger side just fell into place.

 

[Alan_Myers]

Hi,

I bet if you really wanted to, you could find a shock boot that would fit. Perhaps through a motorcycle shop.

The installation looks good! Let us know how you like the conversion on the road.

Cheers!

Alan

 

[Rabid_Dolphin]

Thanks. I don't realy care if it has a boot or not, but if it would increase the life of the shock, I might as well do it. I haven't gotten it on the road yet. Today was beautiful, but I would have been choking on all the pollen.

 

[alansimon]

The conversion kit looks interesting. Where do you get them and for what cost?

Thanks.

 

[Guest]

I installed the same setup on my TR6, got it from British Parts Northwest. They maintain that they are the ones that manufacture this bracket. Perhaps so, this same bracket is sold at most vendors. They all come with the same non-adjustable shock. I changed the shock to a Spax (it has a dust shield) and set it somewhere just between soft and medium. With my competition springs, I get the perfect amount of damping and spring action that works for me. If anyone wants the new KYB shocks that came with the kit, send me a sawbuck to cover the postage and they are yours. Post it on the private messages.

Bill

 

[Simon TR4a]

Dolphin I'm just a little concerned that in the 2nd. photo your brake drum appears to have a crack in it.
Please check before driving.
Simon.

 

[vettedog72]

Alan:
That kit came from one of our own members who advertised the conversion kit in the for sale section. I paid $100 and shipping. I thought I would have a chance to drive test it this past weekend, but it did not happen. I did "bounce" the back of the car a few times and could tell a noticable difference; can't wait to drive it.

 

[alansimon]

Vettedog72,

Thanks for the information. I will try the "For Sale" section.

Alan

 

[Rabid_Dolphin]

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Dolphin I'm just a little concerned that in the 2nd. photo your brake drum appears to have a crack in it.
Please check before driving.
Simon.

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That's a racing crack. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif