You can easily up rate the valves you already have. Just put shims under the
big spring and tighten the nut above the small spring. This will make the
shock stiffer in both directions of the lever.
Magnus Karlsson
www.concourshealeys.com
5 sep 2011 kl. 21:37 skrev Simon Lachlan:
> I have a MkII BT7........................
>
> So, I'll be fitting new rear springs later in the year and was wondering
> about the rear shocks. Has anyone fitted the so-called "uprated valves"?
> With what effect?
>
> I'm still keen on this Alpine excursion next year and I know that the rear
> end height and suspension is an area that'll need attention. Yes, I know
> that height is a spring function, but I think that some of the tracks I've
> chosen will be pretty bouncy! And my car's suspension is pretty
> low/soggy....springs are possibly original!
>
>
>
> Am watching the springs interleaving thread with interest. Not sure yet if
> my new springs have the zinc, or anything. They appear to have clips on
> either end which would possibly defy disassembly and reassembly. They look
a
> little "one time only". Haven't been there yet.
>
>
>
> I can say that one of the 4 bushes had the wrong internal size and had to
be
> drilled out a little!
>
> Simon
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