I would be interested in knowing more about this modification. I race a
sprite with lever action front shocks in HSR. We are allowed to replace
them with tube shocks, but I had rather not do so on the front lever
action shocks, due to money required and the level of modification
required to do it correctly and effectively.
Thanks Doug Wilson
59 1275 Sprite
Jack W Drews wrote:
>
> 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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