I have the factory zero camber subframe on my '57 Plus 4, which I use on the
road a bit and on the track extensively. I thought about putting the negative
camber plates on , but thought I'd try the zero camber subframe first to see if
the car is still streetable. I can't detect much difference, except the steering
wheel doesn't want to return to dead center as easily, but that could easily be
colder weather gluing up my front end. Is otherwise perfectly tractable and a
much better handler at speed. Have the stock set up in the rear which is fine
except for rotation of the axle in a horizontal plane around the differential. I
think I might need to rebush the springs with harder bushings. Am thinking about
putting a panhard rod on instead of tube shocks to better locate the axle.
Chip Brown
Vern Dale-Johnson wrote:
> Bob:
>
> Although I've nothing against the factory or any other after market supplier
> of tube shock conversions I'd vote for the kit from Rutherford Engineering.
> I mounted the Koni kit on my 4 seater. Absolutely no issue with clearance
> except for slight enlargements of the holes in the rear wooden panel. Even
> uses the original shock boxes.
>
> His 2-seater conversion is even neater, uses a hoop like the factory and
> mounts the shocks further to the outside. Check prices, my list is from
> July 66, notes price at 132.00 Brit Pounds, Konis are also available from
> him at 92.00 Brit Pounds a pair. He also has a bolt-on rear axle kit for
> 82.47 Brit Pounds. Fax him at 01565 830803 for up-to-date info and prices.
>
> Vern DJ
> MSCCC
>
> PS, our +4 4-seater actually has a rear suspension now, is faster in the
> autocross, and no longer allows the axle to crack the frame over yumps.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Tescione <mogman@rpa.net>
> To: morgans@Autox.Team.Net <morgans@Autox.Team.Net>
> Date: December 10, 1998 2:57 PM
> Subject: Tubular rear shocks and Negative Camber Plates
>
> >Fellow Morganeers:
> >
> >I think I may have mentioned this in a previous posting, but never saw
> >much follow up on it. Im considering replacing the lever arm shocks at
> >the rear of my Mog with a tubular shock conversion. The car is only
> >driven on the street (and not even that lately).
> >
> >Is there any reason (other than originality) that I should not consider
> >this?
> >
> >Is the tubular support design that is offered inherently stronger than
> >the lesser expensive and simpler bracketing made of angle irons?
> >
> >What is the number of the Koni shock that is offered for that rear
> >Morgan application. It seems I should be able to buy it in the US with
> >out having to pay for importation to the UK first.
> >
> >Any of you who have already done this conversion-Do you like it?
> >
> >Another similar suspension topic:
> >Do the zero or negative camber conversions for the front of the Morgan
> >offer any advantage for street driving?
> >
> >Thanks for your help and comments.
> >
> >Bob Tescione
> >mogman@rpa.net
> >1951 Plus 4 roadster
> >Western NY Morgan Owners Group
>
> Vern Dale-Johnson <vern_dj@classic.msn.com>
>
> Vern Dale-Johnson
> <vern_dj@classic.msn.com>
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