Jurgen Hartwig wrote:
>
> Ohhh, I'm so excited since my shocks just got here today. I can't wait
> to put them on my B. I'm replacing the rear shocks and leaf springs on
> my '70 MG tomorrow. Does anyone have any hints for me? I just have a
> general idea of how to do it. I just figure I need to jack the rear end
> up and start unbolting everything(after the car is supported very well
> of course). Has anyone done this work before? If so, how did you
> approach it?
>
> Also, if there is any interest, I'd be happy to report on how my car
> handles after the conversion. Is it really worth it? I hope. I don't
> know if my opinions should have much weigth, since my leaf springs are
> shot to the point that they no longer are elliptical(in fact they bow
> down instead of up). And my right rear shock is leaking. It corners
> like a beast though, since it's so low to the ground.
>
> I could compare my '70s ride compared to my '78 B, but that wouldn't do
> be any justice. The older car is light years ahead of the newer one.
> Damn those Brits. They ruined a perfectly good car when they decided to
> put rumber baby bumpers on those cars.
>
> I'll keep you guys updated.
> Later
> Jay
Jay:
You WON'T BE SORRY about ridding yourself of those antiquated tube
shocks. I converted my '67 Gt to tube shocks several years ago. That,
in combination with urethane bushings made a tremendous difference in
the handling of the car! I definitely would not replace your
rear springs with the stock MG soft rubber bsuhings. Otherwise, you'll
be back at this job in a couple of years.
OUr club is going autocrossing this Sunday at the new SCCA racetrack
(ThunderHill Racepark) in Willows, CA from 8:30AM to 4PM. For $25, you
get a total of 6 runs and LUNCH! What a deal!
Jay, you'll be ready to autocross soon, too!
Cheers,
Jim Boyd
"the fire sale of quality used MGB parts continues..."
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