Hi :)
I have also decided to go with a tube shock conversion on the rear end. I
bought the Spax shock conversion kit from British Victoria, pretty expensive,
but I am really hoping I get good results, I am almost totally sure I will too.
One lever shock in the rear is bad and in turn now my leaf springs are totally
shot. So I bought new leaf springs too! I just ordered today, so when I get
it all installed, I let you know how it is.
Erin
69 Sprite
sunflower@networksplus.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Wygonik [SMTP:rwygonik@grove.iup.edu]
Sent: Friday, February 26, 1999 2:45 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: rear tube shock conversion
Decide to undertake a rear tube shock conversion myself. Originally was
going to buy the Moss kit but read on Skye's page that the shock Moss
provides is far too stiff.
Yesterday I bought two Monroe Sensi-Matic shocks and all the hardware. Plan
to go the route with the extra plates to tie the upper shock mount into
both holes. Reamed the lower shock mount hole out to 1/2" as suggested.
Did it with my battery drill with little or no problem.
Cut and drilled all my plates and spacers and will add to the plan by
welding them together for an even more rigid mount.
Now my question: The instructions on Skye's page indicated to mount the
shock to the front upper shock mounting hole. This puts the shock on more
of an angle. The original dampering is vertical. Have people tried
mounting the top of the tube shock to the rear hole or even making a bracket
so the mount is even more vertical?
I invested $58 dollars in parts and have about 1 1/2 hours in the project so
far. That includes removal of the old shocks. The shocks were $23 apiece,
the largest expenditure. I didn't price shop, just went to my nearest auto
parts and bought.
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