03-14-2003, 03:14 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler '65 AC Cobra original replica, replica Ford SBC Engine
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MGB Front Suspension - Coil over
I have a Butler with the MGB front suspension and it uses the lever arm damper and spring. I have been looking for an upgrade / conversion to a coil-over-telescopic-shock.
On coil-over-shocks suspensions, the damper is acting in the same plane as the spring, making it much more effective. Other suspension modification kits for the MGB use also telescopic shocks, but with spacers etc. to fit them alongside the spring, some with the old Armstrong lever dampers still in place (minus their valves). I believe the some of the Butlers had the later option on some of their cars. In my opinion, the coil-over-shock system is the only useful alternative to the original front suspension.
I have found some conversion kits on the market: MOSS, MGOC, Koni, but all have discontinued stocking these items.
I have searched this site but not found much on this. Does anyone have knowledge / experience with this conversion?
Thanks,
Roy
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