My recommendation is definitely not to use a shock which has a shorter
extended length. I know the Monroes are at full stretch just about the same
time as the axle fully extends the check strap.
As for the longer compressed length, I'd have to have another look to be
positive but I believe the compressed Monroe just about accommodated the
full travel of the rear spring. A shock which had 1-1/2" less compression
would certainly be damaged on any bump that fully compressed the springs.
Sadly, it sounds as though Rancho has nothing for our MGBs! (But thanks for
checking, Nick.)
Lawrie
-----Original Message-----
From: Nick Coleman <coleman@sd.aonix.com>
To: MG Mailing List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Cc: Lawrie Alexander <Lawrie@britcars.com>
Date: Thursday, October 29, 1998 9:10 AM
Subject: RE: MGB Tube shock conversion
>I called Rancho Suspension's technical support line (800-574-6527) and the
>Rep said they had no direct conversion for Monroe Sensa-Trac No. 5877 to a
>RS9000. He did how ever suggest 2 possibilities:
>
> Part No
> RS9129 1" shorter than the extended length of the Monroe 5877
> RS9119 1.5" longer in compressed length.
>
>He also said the shock bodies are also a larger diameter and that the
>sleeves would need to be changed.
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