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Q & A: Coil-Over Suspension

Wednesday June 27th, 2007
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
Hello John!

My question involves a road you've been down before. Let me add that, prior to bothering you, I went through all my "MGB Drivers," from 1996 to date, and didn't see the question addressed.

I have a 74 1/2 rubber bumper MGB GT that has many (tasteful) non original modifications. It's cranberry clear coat and you may have seen it in "Enjoying MG," having been in two articles.

I will be fitting the Hoyle Engineering coil-over front suspension conversion. In conjunction with this, I'll be using a chrome bumper cross member to lower the front of the car. I believe that some modification is necessary to the steering gear but I can't find the definitive reference. Would the best route be to fit a reconditioned chrome bumper specification steering rack assembly? Or is it the steering shaft that must be dealt with. I've done a lot of work on both my "Bs" so I'm sure I can handle whatever you suggest.

As a side question, have you had any experience with the rear parabolic leaf springs as sold by the MGOC of the UK?

Thanks in advance and Safety Fast!

Bob

Bob!

You know, I really don't have any information at all about the coil over suspension. It must be that the manufacturer has some idea -- or, if not, then the firm that sold it to you. I'm sorry that I cannot be of more... read more