I wouldn't do that. Get the Spax 14 position adjustables made for Tiger and get
a shock designed and valved for a lightweight sports car, not one intended to
dampen a 3-ton Caddy.
CAT used to stock them. this valving can be adjusted firmer and softer, not just
increasingly harder, like the Koni.
"Paul J. Burr" wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stig Ram <stig.ram@mbox200.swipnet.se>
> To: tigers@autox.team.net <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 2:56 PM
> Subject: Shocks
>
> >The vernal equinox is rapidly approaching and my 260 Tiger needs new
> >shocks!!! They are intended for mostly well-combed black top summer
> >driving with occasional heavy cornering. I would appreciate any
> >suggestion for what types / brands that fits. Perhaps as references to
> >modern cars that are fairly common in Europe. Its an advantage if the
> >shocks are decently priced.
> >
> >
> > :-) Stig, guardian of CXP 263 (Sweden).
> >
> I used an old CAT tech tip to buy shocks at the corner parts store. Corvette
> rear shocks from a 63-67(and perhaps into the mid 70's) are a bolt in for
> the rear of the TIger. I've also heard that Camaro shocks from the same era
> will work, but I never used them.
> I used mid 60's Cadillac front shocks. You'll have to cut the lower bolt
> tube flush with the rubber grommet on the shock. A hacksaw works fine, and
> then they'll bolt right in. This combo opens up a big price and brand name
> selection. In fact, I once bought a set of Gabriel adjustable shocks that
> worked really nice. A set of 4 cost about what you'd pay for 1 1/2 Koni's!
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