[TR] TR4A rear lever shocks

[Jim Henningsen]

Dave,
Sounds great.  That’s my TR6.  It’s the Triumph TR6 Goodparts edition.  
Jim

> On Aug 1, 2021, at 11:08 PM, dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
> 
> 1972 TR6.  Lowered with GoodParts stiffer springs, upgrade front sway bar,
> added rear sway bar, stiffer valved lever shocks.  Lots of engine mods too.
> Car is set up for autocross and my son does quite well in it.
> 
> Wife is not so fond of the very stiff ride.
> 
> https://www.goodparts.com/
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Jim Henningsen
> Sent: Sunday, August 1, 2021 3:07 PM
> To: 'TR List' <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [TR] TR4A rear lever shocks
> 
> List:
> Forgot to attach a pic of the alternator, narrow pulley kit, and Macy's
> hurricane fan installed.
> 
> Also, I have been playing with different shock setups on the rear of the 4A.
> My 67 4A is an IRS with rebuilt lever shocks with upgraded valves for extra
> stiffening.  My suspension is all new with polyurethane bushings and heavy
> duty comp springs (1 inch lower).  I notice that on road undulations the
> rear bottoms out easily.  My 6 had the tube shock conversion kit and I
> installed that with new KYB gas shocks on the 4A.  Road like a modern car
> but raised the rear end up a little too high for some reason.   Am I too
> optimistic to think that lever shocks even rebuilt with upgraded valves are
> going to be acceptable for handling?  Anyone have experience with a nice
> firm setup that they would like to share.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala, FL
> 61 3A
> 67 4A
> 75 6
> 81 8
> 
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