MGB Shocks

[Hotrodfil]

The bodies are bigger on the the MGB ones and the bolt centres are the same as stock A shocks. I normally weld a replacement ball in from the wrong side and use Model B links. But do be careful fitting them to the front as there's not much suspension travel before the track rod hits them.

[john charlton]

Be aware there are different hole centres I suppose the MGB ones have the same centres as the model A frame . I have several sets of these but have not fitted any yet . I do have some where the mounting hols are further apart which would require frame drilling . These came off English Ford Consul/Zepther/Zodiac so dont buy the wrong ones off Ebay . I seem to think there is a fitting issue for the rears I have seen a 30 fordor where the body wheel arch had to be modifide for the shock to be mounted flush to the frame .

John in cloudy mild Suffolk County England .

[mjw]

I used TR7 shocks on the back of my last A when the originals and repops were unobtanium. They have longer arms and bigger cylinders. Had them rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics.

[CarlLaFong]

Originally Posted by mjw

I used TR7 shocks on the back of my last A when the originals and repops were unobtanium. They have longer arms and bigger cylinders. Had them rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics.

TR7s had tube shocks in the rear and McPherson struts in front.

[jax55]

Thanks for the info, it is very helpful in figuring this all out.
The Barn group comes through again!!