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Re: Lever Shocks

To: oconnor@Fuse.net
Subject: Re: Lever Shocks
From: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@forbin.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 21:18:27 -0500
oconnor@Fuse.net wrote:
> 
> This winter I'd like to upgrade the lever shocks on my TR6, an IRS
> Triumph.  Has anyone on the list modified theirs the way I've read
> about how J.K. Jackson at EAS does?
> 
> Apparently this upgrade involves a .070" washer placed under the valve
> spring, and 30 wt. oil in the shock.  Anyone ever done this?  Do I
> need an "adjustable valve" or is the stock valve an adjustable valve.
> 
> Thanks for any info.
> Sincerely,
> Kevin D. O'Connor

I performed the operation on the rear lever shocks on my live axle TR4.
I used both the washer and the "screw the nut all the way down"
approach. I like the results. Pretty stiff - makes corner entry better.

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