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What it contains: |
Prices as per 20 Aug 2005 |
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| Upper mounting bracket |
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| Upper inner fulcrum block and bushes |
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| Upper wishbone arms and fulcrum shaft |
** Core charge old shock absorbers:2 @
$NZ40.00 |
| Modified upper spring locating cup |
** Core charge old locating cups: 2 @ $NZ
5.00 |
| Modified bottom spring pan |
** Core charge old spring pans: 2 @
$NZ25.00 |
| Bolts & Screws |
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** exchange items.Core charges apply if it is not practical to return old units (for
example, export customers)
Fitting.
The kit bolts directly on to existing shock mounting points, both on the subframe and at the upper trunnion. The only major change needed is a 2" hole in the top of the subfame on each side, (in the middle of the spring mounting) to allow the shock to pass through (we supply a template). A simple job with a good holesaw if you have one. It can be done without removing the subframe, though it means drilling upwards for a while so some find it is easier to remove the subframe to do it.
Detailed instructions:
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Remove the old shock absorber and withdraw the coil spring. (Keep the spring for refitting)
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unbolt the spring’s top locating cup from up inside the subframe (approx 3”diameter, secured by two 1/4” UNF bolts)
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Cut a 2" hole in the top of the subfame on each side, (in the middle of the spring mounting) to allow the shock to pass through. Use the template provided to locate the position of the hole. A simple job with a good holesaw if you have one. It can be done without removing the subframe, though it means drilling upwards for a while so some find it is easier to remove the subframe to do it.
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Assemble the wishbone assembly onto the top brackest using the cap screws and captive nut plates provided. The fulcrum is offset in the alloy mounring block to provide a coarse camber adjustment and can be fitted either way depending on the initial camber desired. (With the fulcrum offset to the outside of the car, the camber is at its standard setting. Offsetting the fulcrum to the middle of the car increases negative camber by about 1 degree) Further adjustment is achieved by inserting washers or spacers between the bracket and the block. (1 degree camber change = 4mm)
Note: we recommend use of an anti-seize compound with the cap screw, particularly through the alloy block.
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The top bracket bolts directly on to existing shock mounting points using the countersunk machine screws provided.
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Fit the modified lower spring pan using the original fastenings
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Position the modified top spring locator onto the top of the suspension spring and fit the spring to the car, ensuring the locator slips over the lower extension of the top bracket where it protrudes through the crossmember.
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Assemble the kingpin etc to the upper and lower wishbone in the normal way
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Insert the new shock absorber from the underneath (having already fitted one mounting bush and support washer to the top pin). Attach to the lower wishbone with the screws provided and to the top tower using the remaining bush & support washer.
NOTE At the lower end, some shock bodies may need their mounting holes slotted to match up to the tapped holes in the wishbone pan. (There are two similarly rated but different models of Bilstein we use, depending on availability. We have jigged up for the most common one, which also fits best within the confines of the spring mount. We apologise if this causes any inconvenience.)
Price
The following prices are all in NZ dollars and do NOT include freight. (Allow approx 200NZD for freight on exports, 20NZD within new Zealand. We will give a firm freight price prior to confirmation of any order.)
The prices are also exclusive of New Zealand goods & services tax, which is NOT applicable on exports.
Basic Bilstein kit is $1180, exclusive of GST and core charges (refer above).
The core charges cover the cost of replacing core items which are original MGB components that are modified to accept the Bilsteins. Normally we do these on an exchange basis, so we get the customer “old” bits back to modify for the next person.
Total core charges $NZ140.
This gives an all-up total (exclusive of freight) of $NZ1320 if it is not practical to return old units.
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