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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Midget telescopic shock absorbers

Hi, Im currently in the process of fitting telescopic shock absorbers to the front of my 1500 midget, having already completed the rear, which I'm extremely happy with. I am making laser cut steel brackets in order to fit them and will post pics of the results once completed. As most of you will know,the existing conversion kits are very expensive (around £600 for both front and rear). Im considering making a few extra sets of brackets, and may even put together an entire kit if there is enough interest. Obviously this would be available for much less than the ones currently available.

Cheers
Mike
m wagg

Interested drop me a mail with cost involved.
Simon.
Simon McGregor

Why not fit mini shocks to the back, I used the strap location point and big washers with no problems. I got a set of eBay for next to nothing, and they seem ok so far

Cheers
Neil
Neil Williams

You are correct Neil, as I said I've already completed this on the rear,and found that the front now really needs doing to balance the car properly. It is the front conversion that is much more difficult and needs the brackets made in order for the conversion to be completed. Pics to follow.

Cheers
Mike
m wagg

Sorry, I'm a bit thick, and I was up til 1:30am changing distributor and carb ready for Gaydon.

Cheers
Neil
Neil Williams

I would be interested in the front conversion too
I Pickering

Count me in.
spinner

Mike, I think the most important things to do with any front shock conversion is to triangulate the top swinging arm and replace the fulcrum pin arrangement with a bearing of some sort. If you can include these elements into your design, people will snatch them off you.
Bob T

Mike, I'd be interested. Keep us informed of your progress.

Steve
Steve Church

Mike
Let me know when you have something sorted please.
email me on peter@peterking8.wanadoo.co.uk. I am only in North Wales
Peter King

HI Mike, along wiuth many others on here, you have my interest!

Please let me know any other details at my email address,

Regards,
John
John Collins

Mike,
forgot to put my email address steve at rivend dot freeserve dot co dot uk
Steve Church

Hi, When there are more details please let me know at pagedotpageatbtinternetdotcom
spinner

I am also interested in your design and any details of brackets / hardware / costs etc.

Please email me at steve dot lowiss at virgin dot net.

thanks.
s lowiss

Count me in for some info, too. richard dot amos at gmail dot com .....

Thanks!
Rich Amos (1330cc Blaze Red '72)


Mike,
may be interested too!

Have you seen this site:

http://tinyurl.com/5v3ev4

Doesn't address the triangulation of the top link though.

Guy
Guy Weller

Thing is as Bob T pointed out:

The frontline kit (designed by a member of this board I might add) is so good because it provides a proper upper wishbone and adds in some negative camber. The adjustable tube shocks are only really a bonus. The first two items are what make for great handelling and improved braking.
Nick

Take this with a grain of salt, because I've never performed any mods to my suspension beyond poly bushes and a heavier ARB - rumor has it that a stiff damper behind the wishbone can impart a twist to the wishbone during operation, eventually causing fatigue and failure.

Again, I'm only reporting what I've read previously. If it ain't true, disregard!

Cheers,

-:G:-
Gryf Ketcherside

sounds good! looking forward to prices and pictures!
Rob S 1500

I'd like to take a look. mattar@xtra.co.nz

Kind regards

Geoff. New Zealand.
g r mattar

Im curious,

Is this your DESIGN, or are you reverse enginering someone elses design?

prop
Prop

This thread was discussed between 24/05/2008 and 01/06/2008

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