Not quite correct. If you have gas pressurized shock absorbers they will
slightly increase the ride hight.
However shock absorbers should never limit suspension travel as this
will destroy the dampers and or their mountings on chassis/body.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
Kees Oudesluijs
Chris Dimmock schreef:
> Springs determine ride height.
> Shocks (dampers) determine oscilation of springs.
> If you don't understand the principles, your Healey will never handle.
> i.e shocks stop springs from oscilating. They dampen (stop/limit)
> spring oscilation (the bounce in a spring) They don't determine ride
> height.
> In my experience, the easiest way to lower a BJ8 is to fit earlier
> 3000 (ie Mk I/ ii rear) springs, and drill out the centre locating
> bolt hole to fit the BJ8 one.
> Then you can use an earlier 3000 competition main leaf, if you need to.
> I did.
> And I used 1/2 inch lowering blocks.
> Then worry about your shocks.
> I still have Armstrong lever arms.
> But then, I'm an old school kinda guy.
> And the maths said they were cine. At the back, with leaf springs.
>
> Chris
> www.myaustinhealey.com.
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