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Midget rear shock links- dimensions? #1
owensdad74 Brian Morse Ann Arbor, MI, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Oct 25, 2014 06:36 AM Joined 12 years ago 2,470 Posts

Greetings All,

I am interested in making a set of rear shock links for my 74 Midget. Like the ones in the attached image I borrowed from britishracecar.com.

Can anyone offer the correct dimensions for the rod?

Thank you!

"And then I remembered what they said about old British Engines, if there ain't no oil under 'em, there ain't no oil in 'em." Tow Mater

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Re: Midget rear shock links- dimensions? #2
BlueMax1 A G (Disabled) (Disabled) Disabled Account, Antarctica Sign in to contact	Oct 25, 2014 08:28 AM Joined 12 years ago 814 Posts

Why not set the car at its ride height, then find the center of shock travel and take your measurement?

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Re: Midget rear shock links- dimensions? #3
Bodge Garage Kris Schmidt Spokane WA, USA Sign in to contact 1955 Land Rover Series I 1965 MG J-Type Midget 1965 MG MGB 1968 MG MGB & more	Oct 26, 2014 11:38 PM Joined 13 years ago 668 Posts

That is how I did mine. It was like a 30 minute job. If memory serves I used 5/8x.120 ALU tube.

In reply to # 2833487 by BlueMax1 Why not set the car at its ride height, then find the center of shock travel and take your measurement?

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Re: Midget rear shock links- dimensions? #4
owensdad74 Brian Morse Ann Arbor, MI, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Oct 26, 2014 11:50 PM Joined 12 years ago 2,470 Posts

That is a great idea! Once my shocks arrive from Wisconsin I will do just that.

I thank you gents!

"And then I remembered what they said about old British Engines, if there ain't no oil under 'em, there ain't no oil in 'em." Tow Mater

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