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Re: Front End Rebuild for '65 BJ8

To: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>, Doug Newton
Subject: Re: Front End Rebuild for '65 BJ8
From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:33:17 -0700
To the contrary! Most of the suppliers sell the parts in kits. I notice that
Moss (Or is the proper spelling now M***?) sells a king pin kit. 021-188 for
$150.95.

Bill Lawrence 

On 7/21/05 12:40 PM, "Dave & M" <rusd@velocitus.net> wrote:

> Hi Doug,
> 
> I don't know of any "kits". I just get the parts as needed.
> 
> Stiffer shocks will place more stress on the already  flimsy shock
> mounts & bolts.  It's sometimes surprising how much better shocks in
> perfect condition can be, as compared to "apparently" good old shocks.
> 
> Peter at WW Auto parts, does a better than new rebuild on your shocks, &
> they are absolutely guaranteed to not leak or fail. He is the only
> rebuilder that I would suggest. Check him out.
> http://www.nosimport.com/
> 
> Dave Russell
> BN2
> 
> Doug Newton wrote:
>> Do any of you folks know of a vendor who sells a Complete Front
>> Suspension Rebuild Kit for Healeys or do you have to purchase the
>> individual parts to do the job?
>> 
>> Also, Welch advertises new shocks that are supposed to be 20-30%
>> stouter than originals; anyone out there with a heads up on whether
>> or not they are any better than the new ones that are sold by V.B.?
>> 
>> How about rebuilt units; are they rebuilt to last, or is it better to
>> go ahead and bite the bullet and spend the bucks for new ones?
> 
>> Thanks- Doug




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