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MGB Shocks
I have installed the MGB Shocks on the front of my '30. The MGB shock arms were the same length as the stock A arms but needed a little tweaking. If I run the MGB shocks on the rear I will have to increase the length of the arm, not a big job. But I wonder if the shock will work correctly with more leverage from the longer arm?
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It works fine. The Armstrong shock was designed so that you can install a higher viscosity oil if you need more dampening. |
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Thank you.
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I'm using MG Midget/Sprite rear shocks on the front axle of my Model A hot rod. Had the valving changed for better handling
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Love the looks of these.
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Is there a particular set of years of MGB/Sprite that fit the 'A'?
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Sure, I guess I meant that without saying it. They seem like a better set-up than stock.
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Please tell me more about this.
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I had a MGB for many years, I learned to only buy new shocks, most of the rebuilds quit before the paint was dirty
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These are the gurus of Armstrong shocks: http://www.nosimport.com/ Had them valved for hard down force and soft up force. You can also have them install a fill plug in the event you want to change the viscosity of the shock fluids.
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I run MGB ones with the stock arm on the rear, but they hang too low on the front and hit the trackrod. How much clearance under the shock do you have Chris?
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Moss Motors in Goleta, CA has new and rebuilt Armstrong Girling shocks
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I have good luck finding new (NORS) on eBay.
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Looks like a good way to go, if you (I) don't have the bucks to buy new A shocks.
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I guess this set up is a secret among those in the know. :-)) If anyone is willing to share the info we need to know about getting the proper shocks, please post it.
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I believe all MGB shocks, until BL went to the rubber bumpers, are the same. I was a parts man/manager at several British dealerships, but memories have faded, somewhat. The rear shocks are what you need, the fronts are built into the A arm and are unsuitable for a Model A. As I recall, the big Healey rear shocks have longer arms and could be the ticket for the rears on an A
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Hi Guys,
The rear Armstrong lever arm dampers are all the same for British cars of the time. EXCEPT the shocks used on hevier cars had larger pistons or valves or whatever inside. MG Midgets, Healey Sprites, MGS and the smaller dampers and the Big Healeys, TR4, 5 and 6 had the heavier ones. I might be mistaken but as I understand the shock bodies are the same but the inside bores are different. I have just purchased a pair to fit on my 29 Chevy Phaeton.
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