TwinCamJohn Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I need to replace my rear shock absorbers. Before ordering can anyone confirm that the product quality from Moss is OK ? It's such a problem nowadays even with well known suppliers. Also has anyone tried the competition option ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Most people here would send theirs out for rebuilding rather than replacement. Here's one company many people use in the US: http://www.applehydraulics.com/ But are you sure you need to replace them, John? Those lever action shocks are nearly indestructible. Have you checked fluid levels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 The go to guy in the UK is Derek Stevson and his daughter Claire. http://www.stevsonmotors.co.uk/Stevson%20Motors%20-%20Homepage.html Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 John its also worth talking to Derek, he has 50 years experience of these things, standard/ uprated/ competition etc and will tell you chapter and verse, what will work and what wont in a TR. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted August 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Don, thank you for stating the obvious and I mean that gratefully There weren't any damp patches so it didn't occur to me to check the levels of fluid. There was a lot of topping up to be done ! I'm surprised it didn't show. It was picked up at the contrôle technique today. I must say it it feels firm now. I'm going to drop by tomorrow to test it on the machine again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I put a pair of Moss shocks in my TR2. I went close to losing the car when first one then the other shock broke internally on a rough road while I was doing about 80mph. Others here have had similar problems. I couldn't NOT recommend them enough. Rebuild the old ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted August 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks for that John. Are the Moss ones Chinese sh*te ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyD Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Check out the article in TR Action earlier this year. Derek Stevson gets my vote.....& surprisingly inexpensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I put a pair of Moss shocks in my TR2. I went close to losing the car when first one then the other shock broke internally on a rough road while I was doing about 80mph. Others here have had similar problems. I couldn't NOT recommend them enough. Rebuild the old ones. John, are you familiar with the Parts Quality Initiative here on the Register? A couple of smart and dedicated volunteers run a system of getting detailed feedback from users when a particular part seems to have a quality issue that the supplier hasn't adequately addressed, and they elevate it to see if a satisfactory resolution can be found. Your experience with those dampers sounds scary. And Moss have usually been quite good where a safety issue is involved. But in case you have something to report, here's the link: https://www.tr-register.co.uk/pqi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 The go to guy in the UK is Derek Stevson and his daughter Claire. http://www.stevsonmotors.co.uk/Stevson%20Motors%20-%20Homepage.html Iain Thanks, i'll contact them. I have to factor in postage to and from France, but the most important thing is having the work done properly first time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 I put a pair of Moss shocks in my TR2. I went close to losing the car when first one then the other shock broke internally on a rough road while I was doing about 80mph. Others here have had similar problems. I couldn't NOT recommend them enough. Rebuild the old ones. What "broke" ? Surely it would only be the seals giving way ? Would be interesting to hear from others who have had problems with the Moss product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thanks, i'll contact them. I have to factor in postage to and from France, but the most important thing is having the work done properly first time. I spoke to Derek today. Certainly someone with whom you could have confidence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Well, I topped them up and had it checked again and they are Ok and evenly matched. I'll keep an eye on the levels as a lot was needed and the shockers didn't show any leakage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Well done, John. Yeah, in another decade or two you may have to add some more oil... (griin) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Larnder Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Don I have suspect dampers caused by the noise I hear when we go over sleeping policemen.What grade and type of oil is needed for the top up? Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted August 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Are they just not tightened up enough ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUBY131 Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Mine has Rimmer version fitted, no problems so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Its very common to hear a. nasty knock from the dampers caused by the damper moving on the brackets. Use good grade bolts and make sure that they are really tight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Don I have suspect dampers caused by the noise I hear when we go over sleeping policemen.What grade and type of oil is needed for the top up? Dave My shocks are only 56 years old, Dave, so they have yet to need a top-up (smile). But here's a decent writeup. Most decent auto parts stores will have hydraulic jack oil on the shelf. https://mgaguru.com/mgtech/suspensn/fs110.htm It'll be good to get the experience of others on this subject, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Its very common to hear a. nasty knock from the dampers caused by the damper moving on the brackets. Use good grade bolts and make sure that they are really tight. This is a good point! Check their tightness, Dave -- probably more "loose" ones out there than "low" ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 ...or do what the racers do.... For stiffer rear shocks - buy these & fit TR arms, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Cambridge-a60-rear-shock-absorber-dampers-for-refurb-Morris-Oxford-Bmc/163102421217?hash=item25f9a970e1:g:GVIAAOSwv5NbJpPC Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 ...or do what the racers do.... For stiffer rear shocks - buy these & fit TR arms, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Cambridge-a60-rear-shock-absorber-dampers-for-refurb-Morris-Oxford-Bmc/163102421217?hash=item25f9a970e1:g:GVIAAOSwv5NbJpPC Peter W PS You should also reinforce the shocker mounting on the chassis if you got this route. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Larnder Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Don and all Thanks for the info, now to find out if I have the type that has a raised cast section at the top with the filler screw in, or whether I have the type that has a flat lid held on by 6 screws as shown in the workshop manual, if so, to what level do you fill to?to leave the air space referred to in that write up on an MGA. I will check to see that they are bolted up tight as well, good point! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 ...or do what the racers do.... For stiffer rear shocks - buy these & fit TR arms, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Cambridge-a60-rear-shock-absorber-dampers-for-refurb-Morris-Oxford-Bmc/163102421217?hash=item25f9a970e1:g:GVIAAOSwv5NbJpPC Peter W Coo they sold quickly. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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