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Trad Shock Absorbers
#807111 09/05/2024 3:06 PM
by Paul F
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I have just finished fitting an SSL front suspension kit together with the recommended SPAX shock absorbers front & rear.
When I took the old AVO adjustables (Supplied by John Worrall @ Heart of England Morgans) off the rear, I noticed that they were a lot easier to move by hand than the new SPAX items (set on softest setting as recommended by SSL for an initial setting).

Makes me think that I have more than had my money's worth out of the AVOs.

The AVOs have been on the car for 8 years and around 30k miles. How does this compare with what others see in terms of Shock absorber lifespan?

Have I left them on far too long?
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Re: Trad Shock Absorbers
#807369 Sep 9th a 07:49 PM
by Craig Jezz
Craig Jezz
Originally Posted by TBM
I'm running big fat 195/65 x 15's on the front of my 1972 4/4, and have not noticed an issue with the BRBs (which I fitted with the original wheel/tyre combo)

Changed my rear springs a few years back and fitted some BCC 5 leaf springs on the recommendation of Peter Ballard (SSL). Great improvement. Also fitted his uprated adjustable armstrong valves, and made some bumpstops from a design he sketched for me. Along wth the panhard, it massively improved the handling and ride quality.

You can see the difference in springs in this photo

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Here's the bumpstops:

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Good work TBM
cheers
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