What kind of shocks can I use?

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    clee
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    @clee

    Hi, new member and need help.  What would be some good shocks for my MGTD?  It is a Classic Car Kit, and the instructions say I need TRW 80822 and TRW 80802 or commercial equivalent.  I have had no luck so far.  I finally started on the kit after lugging it around for 16 years!

    Thanks

    Clark

    #239573
    Paul Mossberg
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    @pmossberg

    some advice from pinkmg:

    Check out http://www.rockauto.com Search for Monroe p/n 31538 and click on More Info. It gives the specs of the shock. I order from Rock Auto all the time. They are reputable and quick.

    Or…”bottom line” JC Whitney shocks are as good as any for our application.

    Mark also recommended against gas filled shocks. For these light cars, oil filled is the better way to go.

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #239574
    clee
    Participant

    @clee

    Thanks for the great advice and info!  I have spent months trying to match up some shocks.  I have waited so long to start building this thing that I am having trouble finding parts.

    Thanks

    Clark

    #239575
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    Good luck Clark.

    Keep asking questions. There are a lot of knowledgeable people here.

    And use the search tool. Lots of times you’ll find your answers without even posting a question.

    What are you building? VW based? Chevette? Ford?

    What manufacturer? You mentioned “Classic Car Kit”, but I that is not a “name” that I recognize.

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #239576
    clee
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    @clee

    Hi Paul,  building a front engine with a 1985 Chevette as the donor car.

    Sorry about the manufacturer, meant to say Classic Motor Carriages when they were in business in Miami.

    Bouht the kit in 93, thought I would retire from the Air Force and have something to keep me busy, but I stayed in another 8 years , then I worked for Lockheed for another 7 years.  That is the short story.

    Been a grind so far on the car, had to totally rebuild the engine , front and rear ends, and now I find that I am missing some kit parts. Oh well, plan to have it done by March.

     

    Thanks for your help, now and in the future.

     

    Clark

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