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Re: [Healeys] Adjustable Shock Plates

To: john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Adjustable Shock Plates
From: Chris Dimmock <austin.healey@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:07:17 +1000
Are they worth it?
In my opinion no.
Measure your camber, measure your top shock arm length, the get top  
shock arms to give you the camber you want. Usually Wolseley.
And install adjustable pins in the top arms for the final + - half a  
degree.
At least that's how I did it.
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_technical_articles.html

Chris

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On 22/07/2010, at 4:46 PM, john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> At over $1,000 USD for parts are the adjustable plates worth it?
> My car will be a nicely restored driving car, say 2500 mile plus or  
> more per year.
> When answering this question keep in mind that I need grind off the  
> old ones, weld in new ones, then repaint a newly painted frame!
>
> Bad planning! I know this, but I plan for a living and don't want to  
> take my work home. :-)
>
> John
> '62 BT7
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