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Re: [TR] Considering tube shock conversion for 4A

To: spamiam@comcast.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Considering tube shock conversion for 4A
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 20:06:20 EDT
In a message dated 5/5/2006 9:41:32 PM Central Standard Time, 
spamiam@comcast.net writes: 
> Whoah, slow down there boy.  I'll have to get the hose!  But hoping that 
> this does not provoke more grunting, here is the product # for Revingtons 
> conversion.  RTR3003SPK  #252.50   www.revingtontr.com

That's the one I saw on the internet.  I saw one in person in 1998 but I 
can't remember many specifics about it.

>   
>  "A limited amount of welding is required to the chassis to add 
> strengthening gussets and top support plates to the spring turret. The lower 
>bracket is 
> secured to the trailing arm with nuts and screws."

Nuts and screws?  ISTR that the picture on the Revington site showed the 
bolts passing through parts of the trailing arms where there are no holes.  But 
what can one tell from an internet picture?

Either way it is not an afternoon job with a couple of wrenches.

>   
>  You said your shocks are too short for the stock height springs.  Which 
> shocks do you have?  I have been trying to figure out a good adjustable 
>shock, 
> with more than 3 settings (preferably more than 5), and will fit properly.

I don't know.  I bought the set second hand and I don't know what shocks were 
supplied.  Maybe Al swapped shocks somewhere along the line.

>   
>  Which brand of conversion brackets do you have?  I take it you are pleased 
> with them, possibly other than the shock travel?

See above.  Yes, I'm pleased.  The ride is very controlled and except when I 
hit the stops it is not unpleasant.  Installation was quick and easy.  Just 
unbolt the old and bolt in the new.

Dave


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