I have a 1967 MGB with SPAX shocks on the rear and the standard shocks on
the front. It all works just fine, however, due to the mounting of the
spax shock, my exhaust system rubs a mounting bolt (I have the stainless
steel version of the stock exhaust). Sometimes it makes a little
rattle,and it has worn the end of the lower shock mount bolt. I haven't
compared monroe vs spax, but I like my spax system, and it has been good
for 6+ years. Car handles great too. If my bushings go out in front I'll
upgrade the front too, but for now this works fine. I actually did the
whole thing because I was changing the rear axle from banjo type to tube
type so I'd have a quieter car - one for the freeway.
Phil Bates
'67 MGB
'58 MGA
Misc other european cars
> Hi,
>
> Someone posted a question the other day about tube shock conversions in
the middle of an
e-mail. I was hoping for a whole slew of replies, as I am considering
the same thing,
but I think it got buried by other stuff...
>
> I have to do some work on the rear suspension of my 72 B--replacing the
pads, bushings
(getting the poly ones; opinions on these are welcome too), bolts and I
was wondering if
it would be worthwhile to put in one of the tube shock conversion kits
while I have the
rear taken apart. The stock shocks are still in working order, springs
are still provide
adequate ride height, and the car will be used for 90% regular driving.
[Monroe vs. Spax
vs. standard, and performance versus $$ spent.]
>
> Also, if doing the conversion, I don't have the $$ handy to do the whole
car at once.
Will it be unsafe/unpleasant to drive with converted suspension on the
rear, stock on the
front? Any tips on what is the best all-around configuration?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Michael
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