If your lever shocks are in OK shape, and you aren't planning any other
extreme handling modifications, I'd say just keep 'em.
I went with tube shocks because all the lever shocks were competely shot,
and at the time it was considerably cheaper to convert than to replace. I
don't know if that is the case any more.
The opinion has been expressed on this list many times, that the greatest
part of the improvement reported from converting to tube shocks, is merely
the difference between worn-out lever shocks and brand-new tube shocks. I
can't really say anything about this since I haven't driven an MG with known
good lever shocks (they all have had at least 50K miles on them). But I
wouldn't jump right into the conversion without any good reason to do so.
On the other hand I don9t think it would matter to just have tube shocks on
one axle. Most folks don't manage all four in one weekend, anyway, I would
guess.
on 1/22/03 7:53 AM, Mages, Michael at michael.mages@leanintree.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Someone posted a question the other day about tube shock conversions in the
> middle of an e-mail. I was hoping for a whole slew of replies, as I am
> considering the same thing, but I think it got buried by other stuff...
>
> I have to do some work on the rear suspension of my 72 B--replacing the pads,
> bushings (getting the poly ones; opinions on these are welcome too), bolts
> and I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to put in one of the tube shock
> conversion kits while I have the rear taken apart. The stock shocks are still
> in working order, springs are still provide adequate ride height, and the car
> will be used for 90% regular driving. [Monroe vs. Spax vs. standard, and
> performance versus $$ spent.]
>
> Also, if doing the conversion, I don't have the $$ handy to do the whole car
> at once. Will it be unsafe/unpleasant to drive with converted suspension on
> the rear, stock on the front? Any tips on what is the best all-around
> configuration?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Michael
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