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Telescopic Shock Absorber Conversions
Shock Absorbers Rear Telescopic Shock Absorber Brackets - Type 1 Rear Telescopic Shock Absorber Brackets - Type 2 Rear Telescopic Shock Absorber Brackets - Type 3 Suspension Bush Kits - Front & Rear
Front Rear Car Set Suspension Bolt Kits - Front & Rear
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Trailing Arm
Coil Springs
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Shock Absorber Conversions
Consumables
Suspension Bush Kits - Front & Rear
Suspension Bolt Kits - Front & Rear
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1.
Trailing Arm Assembly (RH) - (1) - 308268
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Trailing Arm Assembly (LH) - (1) - 308267
2.
Plug (blanking, 7/8") - (4) - 138801
3.
Plug (blanking,1 1/8") - (4) - 138532
4. Bush (trailing arm);
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Rubber (standard) - (4) - 137599
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Rubber (hardened, uprated) - (4) - 137599HARD
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Polyurethane (uprated) - (4) - 137599POLY
The replacement of the trailing arm mounting bushes with uprated items can prove beneficial to those owners requiring a more firm rear suspension.
5.
Stud (rear hub unit to trailing arm) - (12) - TD812
6.
Washer (plain) - (12) - WP8
7.
Nut (nyloc) - (12) - YN2908
8.
Bracket (support, inner, 1 notch) - (2) - 141399
To commission no. CP52867/CC61570.
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Bracket (support, inner, 3 notch) - (2) - 155502
From commission no. CP52868/CC61571.
9.
Bracket (support, outer, 2 notch) - (2) - 141398
To commission no. CP52867/CC61570.
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Bracket (support, outer, 1 notch) - (2) - 141399
From commission no. CP52868/CC61571.
The support bracket fitment changes with the type of rear coil springs fitted. The brackets must be fitted in sets in the positions specified to ensure the correct rear suspension geometry is maintained. The later type of rear spring (216275) has been supplied as a replacement for all TR6 installations as it is slightly stronger than those originally specified.
10.
Bolt (support bracket to chassis) - (8) - HB926
When up to 3 shims are fitted.
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Bolt (support bracket to chassis) - (8) - 143677
When 3 to 8 shims are fitted.
11.
Washer (plain) - (8) - WP9
12.
Nut (nyloc) - (8) - YN2909
13.
Bolt (trailing arm to support bracket) - (4) - HB1029
14.
Washer (plain) - (4) - WM803
15.
Nut (nyloc) - (4) - TN3210
16.
Shim (adjusting, bracket to chassis) - (ar) - 139363
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17.
Rear Coil Spring (standard) - (2) - 216275
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Rear Coil Spring (uprated) - (2) - 216275UR
420lb/3/4" lowered.
18.
Spring Insulator (rubber) - (4) - 138823
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Spring Insulator (polyurethane) - (4) - 138823POLY
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19.
Shock Absorber (rear, RH) - (1) - GSA286
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Shock Absorber (rear, LH) - (1) - GSA287
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Shock Absorber (rear, RH) - (1) - GSA286R
Exchange reconditioned.
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Shock Absorber (rear, LH) - (1) - GSA287R
Exchange reconditioned.
20.
Screw (shock absorber to chassis) - (4) - HU1010
21.
Washer (special) - (4) - 508289
22.
Link Assembly (shock absorber) - (2) - GZS806
23.
Washer (locking) - (2) - WL210
24.
Nut (plain) - (2) - HN2010
25.
Mounting (rubber, link to trailing arm) - (4) - 152588
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Mounting (uprated, polyurethane) - (4) - 152588POLY
26.
Washer (plain, upper) - (2) - 140416
27.
Washer (lower, link to arm) - (2) - 140479
28.
Nut (plain) - (2) - HN2009
29.
Nut (half, locking plain nut) - (2) - JN2109
30.
Bump Stop (on trailing arm) - (2) - 136758
31.
Rebound Stop (on chassis) - (2) - 136758
To commission no. CP52867/CC61570.
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Rebound Stop (on chassis) - (2) - 155719
From commission no. CP52868/CC61571.
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Buy a Spax Telescopic Shock Absorber Conversion Kit.
Converting to telescopic damper units will improve the ride and suspension making the handling more stable and predictable under pressure. Kits are supplied complete with brackets, dampers and full instructions. (Uses Type 1 brackets).
32.
Rear Telescopic Conversion Kit - (1) - GSA286-7SPAX
or Build Your Own Spax or Koni Telescopic Shock Absorber Conversions.
Buy a pair of either Spax or Koni shock absorbers, then choose the type of mounting bracketry to suit your requirements.
33.
Rear Shock Absorbers (Koni) - (1) - RR1401KONI
Sold as a pair.
34.
Rear Shock Absorbers (Spax) - (1) - RR1401SPAX
Sol as a pair.
These brackets mount to the inner wing and require minimal bodywork modification to be carried out. Ideal for road applications.
35.
Telescopic Shock Conversion Bracket Set - (1) - RR1402
All fitting hardware included.
These one piece brackets mount to the lever arm chassis point and outside inner wheel arch. They are easy to install, but certain combinations of tyre and wheel sizes may cause problems if the bodyshell is not aligned to the chassis correctly.
36.
Telescopic Shock Conversion Bracket Set - (1) - RR1403
37.
Screw (bracket to chassis) - (4) - HU1010
38.
Washer (special) - (4) - 508289
A set of six stepped brackets and fittings to mount up through bodywork and out to inner wheel arch, creating a new damper mounting point. Brackets take a little longer to install but do strengthen and stiffen the rear of the bodyshell and will cope with a greater variety of wheel and tyre variables. This kit may have to be used when an abnormal combination of wheels / tyres are fitted. Kit contains fittings and instructions.
39.
Telescopic Shock Conversion Bracket Set - (1) - RR1404
All fitting hardware included.
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40.
Shock Absorber Fluid (0.5 litre) - (ar) - AAA149M
41.
Studloc (Loctite, 10ml) - (ar) - GAC100
42.
Grease (copper, anti-seize, 85gm) - (ar) - RX1345
43.
WD40 (400ml can) - (ar) - GAC111
Standard material - (1) - RR1418
Polyurethane material - (1) - RR1418POLY
Includes :-
Upper Wishbone Bush x 8, (4 supplied in polyurethane - 1 replaces 2 original), Lower Inner Wishbone Bush x 4, Anti-Roll Bar Mounting Bush x 2, Anti-Roll Bar End Link Bush x 4, Front Damper Upper Bush x 4, front Damper Lower Bush x 2 & Steering Rack Mounting Bush x 2.
Standard material - (1) - RR1419
Polyurethane material - (1) - RR1419POLY
Includes :-
Trailing Arm Bush x 4, Rear Axle Front Mounting Cone/Cup Bush x 4 & Rear Damper (Lever) Link Bush x 4.
Standard material - (1) - RR1420
Polyurethane material - (1) - RR1420POLY
Includes front and rear bush kits as listed above.
These kits include all necessary bolts, nuts and washers to install the bush kits listed above.
N.B. Excludes special washers which are assumed to be re-used.
Front - (1) - RR1418FK
Rear - (1) - RR1419FK
Car Set - (1) - RR1420FK
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