I've used the VB single unit replacements, and found them most satisfactory.
They require no modifications to the body, and the body on these cars is NOT
structured to carry the forces generated by wheel rebound. The three-piece
designs require that you drill holes into the body, and then the body, not the
frame, absorbs the impact. The one piece is a simple bolt-up to the old lever
shock mounting points on the frame.
Cheers.
Gregory Damron wrote:
> Hello List,
> I've been on the list for about 2 weeks and I'm really enjoying it.
> At the risk of offending those who believe in keeping their cars absolutely
> stock, I'm considering a tube shock conversion for my TR6. My lever shocks
> are shot. I've tried to revive them and haven't been successful. The local
> Moss distributor says they won't sell rebuilt ones because they fail rapidly
> (maybe they also make a lot more money on new ones). There seem to be 3
> basic designs of these conversions: 1 has a 3 piece bracket (Vic. Brit and
> Moss), and 1 of them from Vic. Brit. has a 1 piece bracket. This latter kit
> comes with KYB shocks and the others are available with Koni, Spax or
> Monroe. Has anyone tried one of these kits?
>
> Greg Damron
> 1969 Rover 2000 SC
> 1970 GT6+
> 1972 Jag XJ6
> 1973 TR6
>
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