Re: [TR] TR3 Lever Shock Replacement

[auprichard uprichard.net <auprichard@uprichard.net>]

Hey, Bill:  surprisingly enough, the shocks can "rattle around" and in fact it 
has happened to me that a clunk in the rear turned out to be exactly that.  If 
you can access the area (if the car is off the frame or you are an expert 
welder) I would recommend one of the options you suggest.

Andrew Uprichard
Jackson, Michigan

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From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of William Brewer
Sent: Monday, January 3, 2022 3:15 PM
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Subject: [TR] TR3 Lever Shock Replacement

 Â Â Â Â  The shocks in my 1960 TR3 are completely shot. I have a set of NOS 
shocks and links and will be changing them out soon.

 Â Â Â Â  Question: The original mounting holes are elongated and ovaled. I 
have considered either welding a plate on the outside face of the mounts and 
drilling new holes or making some sort of thick washers that I would weld on to 
the backside of the mounting bracket. Is this really necessary? Has anyone else 
mounted new shocks with ovaled holes in the? 
Do the shocks rattle around or do the mounting bolts hold them tight enough 
that this doesn't happen?

 Â Â Â Â  TIA

 Â Â Â Â  -Bill in Morro Bay

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