Thanks MikeD. I haven’t started yet, but have now ordered the reconditioned front shocks—from Rugby Classic Motor Garages, if anyone else is having difficulty in finding somewhere that has them in stock (£180 for both with £60 back on returning the old ones).
I used the wrong term for that “gasket ...
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- Tue Jul 14, 2026 6:45 pm
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- Topic: Lever-arm front shock absorbers
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- Topic: Lever-arm front shock absorbers
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Lever-arm front shock absorbers
Hello,
What extras will be needed when replacing the lever-arm front shock absorbers on a 1978 MGB (“’76 September-on” model—rubber bumper, standard GSA 119-type)? Took ages to locate anywhere that had two in stock, so I’d like to avoid any mistakes.
1. Will I need new mounting bolts and washers ...
What extras will be needed when replacing the lever-arm front shock absorbers on a 1978 MGB (“’76 September-on” model—rubber bumper, standard GSA 119-type)? Took ages to locate anywhere that had two in stock, so I’d like to avoid any mistakes.
1. Will I need new mounting bolts and washers ...