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1. Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 21:41:30 -0500; I recently purchased a 74 midget. I don't drive it much now, because the front end is too loose to drive safely. Over the winter, I plan to rebuild the suspension, steering linkage, etc. I am conside; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg00994.html (7,331 bytes)
2. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 19:50:05 -0700; This has been discussed many times before here. I'm sure there will be many opinions and recommendations, but it seems the consensus is to replace with shocks rebuilt by Peter C. of Worldwide Auto pa; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg00996.html (8,916 bytes)
3. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 22:52:59 -0000; my honest opinion is that there is absolutly nothing wrong with the original front suspension on a stock car . you may choose to do this modification but i think you would find a very stable and reli; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg00997.html (8,718 bytes)
4. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 20:16:56 -0700 (PDT); Agreed. And if you're not doing stock, tell Peter what you need or the end result you want and he can customize the shox for you. Ask the Sprite race guys, right WST, Gary, et. al? == Ron Soave The o; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01000.html (8,150 bytes)
5. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 06:16:47 EDT; That would be my vote too. I can think of lots of other places to sink that much money, and it is considerable to me for what it is, into the Midget. Especially if you are street and road driving. --; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01001.html (7,922 bytes)
6. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 10:33:00 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - It depends on how you intend to use the car. If you are taking it to the track to race, the tube shocks may give you an edge. For street driving and even for autocrossing, good; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01006.html (8,854 bytes)
7. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 13:57:03 EDT; Once you have fitted a decent size anti roll bar. Daniel1312 << my honest opinion is that there is absolutly nothing wrong with the original front suspension on a stock car . >>; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01013.html (7,969 bytes)
8. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 17:04:20 -0400; No first hand expierience but I have heard that many who switched to tubes, went back to levers because levers handle better. But if you insist on tubes, I have the conversion for all 4 points. I'll; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01038.html (8,715 bytes)
9. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:21:53 -0400; Guys and Gals, Not to prolong this thread, but I would be interested in hearing from any owners that have done tube shock conversions on cars with new lever shocks. I think this would be the only val; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01164.html (8,479 bytes)
10. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:42:38 -0700; That would be me, BUT, I did get the levers from Moss so maybe that's not a fair comparison either. I installed the Frontline kit that replaces the lever shock completely. I've owned Bugeyes for ove; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01169.html (9,052 bytes)
11. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:45:48 -0700; An Orange one ;-) The shocks are not labeled so I don't really know. They are on the stiff side. I have them set at 3 clicks from the softest setting. More and they rattle your teeth. Rock solid up; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01189.html (8,883 bytes)
12. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:54:07 -0700; Don't tell him Peter!! Pa; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01191.html (8,824 bytes)
13. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 12:02:48 -0700; There are ones that are advertised as "new", at least by Moss. Larry Miller; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01194.html (9,641 bytes)
14. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 19:04:57 -0500; <<What's your secret, Peter C. ?>> Q. I.; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01225.html (8,552 bytes)
15. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 22:03:58 -0400; let's just say, I walked in to Peter's with a bum shock in hand, he knew it was an Apple rebuild from 10 feet away. Then he proceeded to show me what they do to call it a rebuilt unit, and what he do; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01238.html (9,286 bytes)
16. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 21:21:20 -0500; <<If I ever decide to go back to levers, I'll KNOW from whom to buy.>> Hell Bobo, we'd just like ya ta buy a REAL computer and use IT instead of the webtv sh*t!! 'Course I guess that "airline" "pilot; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01245.html (9,045 bytes)
17. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 22:50:02 -0000; whatcha mean no "new" lever shocks out there? you are mistaken....i have 2 ssets of rear and 1 front stashed. new not rebuilt. i even posess a n.o.s. lug wrench. so come on and give the good parts co; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01250.html (9,607 bytes)
18. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:50:27 -0700 (PDT); He actually rebuilds them, rather than spraying-and-praying. Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01256.html (8,432 bytes)
19. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 22:39:29 -0700; modification), they sound better than new. Gerard -- Please visit Four Points Travel - Discount Online International Travel Reservations http://www.gerardsgarage.com/fourpoints To make a reservation; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01268.html (10,272 bytes)
20. Re: Tube Shock Conversion? (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 08:34:07 -0700; I was not pushing Moss just saying that they call them new. They have been known to lie a lot. I have no doubt that Peter's are better. -- Original Message -- From "Gerard Chateauvieux" <pixelsmith a; /html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01287.html (11,198 bytes)

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