David-
I believe that the tube shox you mention in the Moss catalog will work on
later B's, but if I remember correctly, you must remove the rear sway bar on
77 and later cars.
Regards,
Chris
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of David Deutsch
> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 1998 5:17 AM
> To: John Moonan
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Shock Supplier
>
>
> You wrote:
> >
> >Looking for advice on getting replacement shocks for my 77 MGB.
> >
> >What are the recommended sources for rebuilt or new front and rear
> >shocks for the B? What price should I expect to pay?
> >
> >Thanks for any help you can provide.
> >
> >--
> >
> >THANX, John Moonan
> >
> >
> >
> You can get new shocks for about $150 each, at Proper MG in MA, USA
> (I'm sure there are many other sources). I had changed the front
> shocks, on my 75 B, three times, in 20,000 miles, using rebuilt shocks
> before I finally went the new route. You will hear alot of "success
> stories" about rebuilt shocks on this list but most come from the 1,200
> miles a year drivers. If you listen to the 5,000 + annual milagers you
> will buy new. I believe that going rate on the rebuilt are $60 w/
> exchange of your old ones.
>
> I just noticed that Moss has Rear shocks (new) for $103.25 each. I also
> see that it said for 62-74 / I did not think that the rear shocks are
> different on Rubber Bumper cars. Victoria British shows one # for
> 62-80.
>
> Safety Fast,
> David Deutsch
>
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