Looking to overhaul&lower my sons 78B. First off which bushings stock rubber,V8 rubber,poly,or prothane? He would also like to lower it 2". How about 1" dropped spindles and a lowering kit from Moss. What spring rates and length? The car will be used for pleasure and local trips (ok maybe a few long ones) some autocross etc. Not a daily driver. Thanks Rick http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994048#msg-1994048 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:54:19 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994666#msg-1994666 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994666#msg-1994666
David]]> rundjk MGB & GT Forum Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:30:53 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994129#msg-1994129 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994129#msg-1994129
Urethane brushes all road (red MGOC)
Moss race 680lb froint springs (the spring rate was fine for the road but they were too short so we fitted 2x moss spring spacers each side)
7/8th front anti-roll bar
standard rear anti-roll bar
standard rear springs with lowering blocks
25% uprated dampers all round

This worked really well on the road and wasnt too harsh, however "spirited" driving did highlight the issues with lowering a RB MGB

The problem is lowering a RB MGB especially the front changes the geometry in particular the bump steer. This is fine for normal driving as mentioned above.

There are ways around this which i would be happy to discuss if you were keen but it is more involved.

Hope this is helpful

Tom]]> TomBrooksuk MGB & GT Forum Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:26:51 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994053#msg-1994053 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994053#msg-1994053
just remember to use that silicone grease they give you lavishly. And maybe buy another tube and use more. (you can use the leftover stuff in the electrical connectors to keep out water and crap, really needful there!) And don't tighten things until it is back on the ground and rolled around for awhile to get things settled.]]> mac townsend MGB & GT Forum Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:07:58 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994048#msg-1994048 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,1994048,1994048#msg-1994048 9146 MGB & GT Forum Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:02:55 -0600