Irv Korey pulled out the SCCA 1962 Vintage GCRs and proved to me that tube
shocks are legal.
You might consider a conversion kit with adjustable modern shocks.
Otherwise I am using the valving from a MGB front lever shock as this was
recommended by others. Then I used HD motorcycle front shock oil in the
reservoir.
Joe (A)
> I know you guys haven't heard from me for a long time but I'm still going
> through the '57 TR3. I've got the suspension done now with tr6 front pieces
> and a 4.10 Salisbury out back. I've got the car lowered about 1" with a
> matched set of springs, (softer in the rear), with a 7/8" front sway bar. I
> put Spax adjustables on the front. In the past I used Apple Hydraulics
> heavy duty rebuilds for rear shocks, but I've found a guy who sez he can
> build me a good set for the TR3. He has several different springs for the
> valve setup and supposedly can make them work any way I want. Wow too many
> options...my head is spinning!! If a fellow was to ask for a custom setup
> shock for a TR3 to run in HSR events and an occasional hill climb (North
> Carolina) what would it be?
>
> Thanks Dave Brackin
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