About five years ago I put KYB's on the front end of my TR6. They are
still doing well and I am very pleased with the result. I bought them
from British Parts North West.
http://www.bpnorthwest.com/index.html
BPNW still lists a "gas shock" for $41.00. I'm not sure if it is still
a KYB though.
They went right in with no cutting of anything. Maybe BPNW did all the
work for me? Anyway, I am now considering the KYB rear tube shock
replacement. They make the kit that Victoria British sells.
I already have Triumph Tune semi-comp (Fast Road) springs, poly
bushings and a 7/8 inch sway bar. Results are a very firm, yet compliant
ride. The rear tube replacement would replace Apple Hydraulics heavy
duty rebuilds that are starting to get sloppy.
Shawn Loseke
1972 TR6
Fort Collins, CO
George Loriot wrote:
>
> First, thanks to everyone on the list who replied privately or to list
> about my air filter question. I have lots of opinions now, and think I got
> carried away with the cool sound of no air filters and thought I had lots
> more power. And I think I'll go with K&N for maintenance, at least (maybe
> 1 more HP??)
>
> And now, for somthing completely different: fron shock replacement.
>
> So I'm tooling along and find that the ride is getting progressively
> bouncier. I bounce the front and it keeps bouncing (rear is OK). So I
> look at the front shocks and they're getting coated with oil - I presume
> the oil seals went bad. The PO had replaced the rear shocks with a tube
> conversion with KYB shocks (I guess from Vicki Brit) but also the front
> shocks are KYB, not listed in any of the Big Three. Seems like there's a
> choice of other shocks - standard, and Armstrong, Koni or Spax
> adjustable. What to do? This is a tool-around-and-have-fun daily driver,
> so does anyone have experience/opinions on which of these would work well,
> considering I have intact KYB tube conversion on the rear? Or should I try
> to find KYB vendor and try to match part numbers?
>
> Thanks a lot for any ideas on my bouncy TR6.....
>
> George Loriot
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