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re: TD Shocks

To: mg-t@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: re: TD Shocks
From: acace@juno.com (Richard W Waite)
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 09:54:00 -0400
Simple solution.

Remove the shocks: 

        - remove two bolts that hold shock to frame
        - put jack/stand under spring
        - remove nuts from spring u-bolts that also hold shock mounting
          plate/arm
        - remove shock and link from anchor plate

Next:

        - drill and tap hole in the end of the shock link mount for
appropriate
          cap screw (1/4" sounds about right)
        - work link back on (w/new bushing), using rubber lube (mine came
                     from Sears), olive oil works too
        - get a body/fender washer of the right size for your cap screw
and wide
                     enough to cover bushing, put screw/washer into new
hole
        
I've used this setup for a couple of years now on my race car and it
works
just fine.

FWIW,  TD's handle better with soft rear spring/shocks, as long as the
front
end is stiff.


Dick



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