[lal Naja]

Paul, you make a good point. There are thousands of satisfied MGB's and other cars around the planet doing just fine with king-pin type technology. However there have been a number discoveries and improvements in suspension design and geometry since the creation of the MGB.

The reason for wanting a change, is to take advantage of newer technology. Also, a fully adjustable suspension gives you the opportunity to fine tune the car's suspension based on the driving conditions. Multi piston caliper brakes would be good to.

Form and function appeals to me.

I spent a lot of time rebuilding and modifying the MGB setup. I installed an Aluminum/Nylatron bush kit made by Global West Alignment in the inner lower wishbone pivots, a well engineered setup. I also welded two 1/2" id x 1" od x 1/2" thick Shaft-bushes to the lower wishbone arm outer pivots. This will prevent the elongation of the 1/8" thick metal of the wish-bone. I replaced the MGB bolt with a grade 8 bolt 1" longer. The bolt can be locked in place with the shaft-collar set screws. Now the pivot will never wear out. I also installed needle thrust bearings at this outer pivot point, similar to all the XKE Jag rear-end pivots. The upper-outer pivots for the lever shock has been replaced with Nylon pivot bushes. And much, much more! But after all that, it will still be 50tees technology.

Ron is a great engineer and fine gentleman. He built a great car. I don't want to modify his frame. I'm hoping to develop an bolt-on replacement that could switch back to the MGB should anyone ever want to do that.

Look for my updates,

Arthur