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Triumph TR3 - Lever Shock Check

I just removed the second lever shock from my TR3A. In checking its movement, I noticed that when the lever is cocked closest to the body of the shock, it "slips" just a bit before starting it's otherwise smooth, slow travel to full extension. I haven't cleaned it off yet to check the fluid level, but any opinions on this? If the fluid level is fine and it still slips, should it be replaced?

Shocking, huh?

Thanks, all!

Bill Stagg
1960 TR3A
Bill Stagg

If they are full, I'd drain them and put new "Original Armstrong" shock fluid in them. Fill them before you mount them - on the side using a small funnel. Then stand them up so any excess drains out. Put in the fill plug. It's possible that new fluid might help. Also if the zone where there is no resistace is "below" the useful range, it may work fine once it's back on the car. When finished, put them back on and give it the old bounce test. If the bouncing fender keeps on bouncing - they will need to be re-built. If it stops by the end of the first bounce, they are fine. Do one rear corner at a time.

Don Elliott, 1958 TR3A
Don Elliott

Assuming they aren't expected to travel to the extreme limits, they're probably safe. It will be a while before I can test them on the car, but I remember performing this test last summer and being pleased with the bounce I was (not) getting.

Thanks, Don!

Bill
Bill Stagg

This thread was discussed on 10/02/2004

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