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Re: Ride height

To: Rick Lindsay <ROLindsay@Emeraldgrc.com>
Subject: Re: Ride height
From: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 11:02:38 -0400
Rick,

It may require the early model steering linkage if the job is to be done right.

Rick Lindsay wrote:

> Hello Gang,
>    My '79 MGB LE sits high, just as they do in all the photos
> of late model MGs.  I have heard that this is MG's <easy>
> response to US bumper height regulations.  On the other hand,
> my, now Patrick's, MGB-GT sits lower.  In fact, the center of
> the wheel is coaxial with the center of the wheel opening arc.
> That is, the gap around the front tire is beautifully symmetrical
> with the wing opening.  Not so on my '79.  This leads to the
> question:
>    Is it <easily> possible to lower a late model MG back to the
> ride height that the designers originally intended?  All opinions
> encouraged.
>
> rick

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Jim
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1972 Suzuki TS185 Dual Sport, Very sort of orange. For Sale
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