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Q & A: Body Roll

Wednesday March 27th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John,
First of all, let me say how much I appreciate the effort which you put into your web site. It is very informative for people like me who are constantly learning about our cars. Now my question...
I am disappointed in the amount of body roll present on my 1971 MGB. I encounter a "lot" of roll in moderate cornering or when negotiating moderate curves. I'm not talking about severe driving. Having no experience with a B whose suspension is "right", I am not sure what to expect, but I did expect better than this when I rebuilt the car. Since the suspension is a 40 year old design, do they just normally roll? I have completely rebuilt or replaced the suspension to stock, new stock front & rear springs, rebuilt shocks (Apple Hydraulics), rebuilt swivel axles, new bushings, etc. I am running 185/70 Dunlop touring
tires. I did not replace the anti-roll bar. This may be stupid, but do they wear out and could this be causing my problem? If I need to replace, would I benefit from a slightly larger bar and performance bushings? Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Hank Stallings

HANK!

It is unusual for an MG driver to complain about body roll in a 1971 MGB - maybe it's the nature of the beast. However, you can stiffen the shocks (remove them, remove the covers and valves, refill with stiffer oil(rm... read more