Button - when I replaced the steering dampers on my S1 Roadster with Mulfab bearings the feel was transformed. When I jump in now I still can't believe how light the steering is.
When I did the same job on the 4/4 Anniversary but changing the factory bearings for Mulfab bearings, the steering was lighter, but I think I had the stubs a bit tighter than maybe was optimal, so although the steering was improved, it was not as light as the Roadster.
I already have a pair of Mulfab bearings on the shelf for the new car when the warranty expires. I'm a huge fan..........
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I'm about to do the "full Mulfab". Did it on the last car and it was fantastic.
The MMC is ok, it works, but is a start point, IMHO.
It's nice to have the choice I suppose, leave it stock, Mulfab, Rutherford, Suplex or a combination. Thats the beauty of the cars, everyone will have a combination that suits them.
I have it on good authority that MMC use a better quality of suspension component on "their"cars……..
Well I also use the Mulfab thrust bearings and springs on My +8 Bitsa. On the +4 I use the needle thrust bearings and standard setup. On the DHC, at the moment, standard setup and needle bearings. The needle bearings are and idea of John Sheally II. As I have a lathe (new/used) I made up some thrust bearings for my friends using Nylatron Plastic for the holder and the same bearing as Suplex Kit. Although I used a SK bearing not a cheap Chinese bearing (probably would be OK with the Cheap Chinese Bearings. None of My 3 Morgans have the damper blade setup. I have found that they are not needed if the Wheels are properly balanced and alignment (toe in) correct.
However: I had reasons for this. The DHC and +4 are 1960's Morgans. I did not have suspension for My +8 Bitsa so I designed it myself. I did it wrong and have been suffering every since. Too cheap to fix it right. However; I am getting forced into it.
My point is for whoever that is considering modifying their suspension need figure out what is wrong and what might improve it. I have driven a 2005 Roadster quite a bit. IMO it is about as good as it gets. I drove a 2000 +8 for a couple of days. Factory setup. I thought it was OK. My 1963 +4 was a dog. Hard to park, hard at low speed etc. Of course I was used to a 1963 4/4 and that did not help. Gemmer steering cured 80% of the problem. Thrust bearings and a VW type steering damper turned My +4 into a delightful tourer and the most comfortable (compliant) Morgan I own. I learned lever shocks are OK and it was a waste of money to use Koni's on all 4 corners. This was not just a switch shocks and drive. I must of swapped the Koni's with levers a dozen times in a couple of years. There is a lot about quality of tires and air pressure. On My +8 I swapped My Yokohamas with Michelins. The Michelins are (IMO) more compliant than the Yokos.
Ha! Ha! Give Me a soap box and I will give my experiences with Morgan Suspension.
Remember, as Tim Harris said, "Drive on a smooth road for a smooth ride. Drive on a rough road and get your teeth knocked out". I embellished Tim's quote a little bit.
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