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MG MGA - Rear Shocks query

My shocks are less than OK and I have been offered the following, are they suitable?

They are marked Armstrong Patents made in Beverly England.

The lever arms have 3943LH and 3943RH cast into them . Also the RHS one has the No.114 stamped on one mounting point and M5381RH on the other side.

The LHS one has the same No.s but marked LH.

I had a look at a MGBGT and they look exactly the same but are mounted horrizontally

thanks
M THOMPSON

If you want to have your old ones overhauled the following company is recommeded.

S G Leslie & Sons Pty Ltd
(03) 9459 2859
Cnr Mologa Rd & Orthla Ave, Heidelberg West VIC 3081, Australia

Mike
Mike Ellsmore

5381 is a Morris Minor rear shock. It wont fit for several reasons. The bolt spacing is wrong for a start. The shock for an MGA is unique to an MGA, though you "can" fit one from a TF if you have a drill handy.

Peter
Peter Caldwell

This thread was discussed between 27/09/2010 and 28/09/2010

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