Ian McLeod
writes:
>Any advice on whether to replace failed rear shocks on a 76 tr6 with
>original lever-action shocks or the gas shock coversion kits i see
>advertised? Anything pro or con would be appreciated.
>Thanks.
>Ian McLeod
Ian,
I put one of those tube shock conversion kits on my car. The
one with the three pieces that transfers the stress to the frame.
What a pain in the a#*. (Excuse me, bum) If I had it to do
over again I wouldn't. These kits have three pieces on each
side: one bolts to the frame, one bolts to the first one and
mounts inside the trunk (boot), and the third mounts in the wheel
well and bolts to the second. I had to remove the gas tank and
drill 16 holes. The Koni's are marginally better than the stock
shocks but if you want more damping with the stock models you can
drain the shock oil and replace it with something heavier.
If you really want to get one of the new ones which have one piece
and mounts directly on the frame. Under no circumstances get the
cheap version that mounts to the inner wheel well. These put all
the stress of the shock absorbers onto the body work which wasn't
designed for it. It can cause all kinds of cosmetic problems.
Especially if there is some rust in that area.
Good luck
Dave
'71 TR6
'74 TR6
'78 TR7
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