MGBs were produced with a castor angle of 6.5 degrees to allow for tyre slip of 10 to 11 degrees. … More
Category: Suspension
Drive Shaft U-Joint Orientation
Some useful information that applies to drive shafts, half shafts and steering columns that i found on the mgexp.com website … More
#MGB Rear Shocks Knock!
I replaced the rear shocks earlier this year and having just read that unless these are bolted in really tight … More
Gunsons Eezibleed
My latest purchase arrived today ready to swop the clutch slave cylinder this coming week. It uses air pressure from … More
Refreshing the MGB GT Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks – MGB1967.com
“The MGB Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks are one part that I imagine doesn’t tend to get the maintenance they really … More
Jacking up both front and back of car
Spotted this picture whilst on the MGExp.com forum showing how the car has been jacked up. I guess this arrangement … More
6 top tips for looking after your car tyres during lockdown
While you might think one of the few benefits of this lockdown situation is that your car is sitting unused, … More
Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments
“Lighten the steering of your MGB and reduce mid-corner weighting with our castor correction wedges – the original and still … More
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar – update
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar I have been aware of the mounting brackets to the rear…
Ron Hopkinson #MGB Suspension Kits
There are several alternative suspension kits available for the MGB. The first on the scene was the Ron Hopkinson kit, … More
Replacement Antiroll bar rubbers
Before I could fit the Ron Hopkinson rear anti Roll bars i needed to find some new rubbers. Took me … More
Relocating Bump Stops on MGB Lowered Suspension
A previous owner lowered the suspension on my MGB when he converted it to chrome bumpers ….. but he didn’t … More
#MGB Anti Roll Bar Clamps
My MGB came with a 7/8" anti roll bar (fitted during its racing days) and a comment was made recently … More
#MGB Rear Towing Eye
Whilst I had the back of the car jacked up recently I took the opportunity to add a towing loop. … More
Steering Rack Lubrication
I’ve never checked the steering rack since I’ve had the car as the previous owner had a new one fitted. … More
Leaf Spring Greaser
I inhereted the tool many years ago without initially realising what it was or did. This was the first time … More
Replacing my MGB Rear Shockers
The mot had an advisory that the rear shocks were seeping – not leaking. About a year ago i bought … More
“Botch Up” Axle Strap Pin – Sorted
Whilst having the back of the car jacked up was a good opportunity to swop the axle straps. Although my … More
Which Brake Fluid – which DOT? for your #ClassicCar
A very comprehensive article all about brake fluids. http://www.v8register.net/articles/Brake%20fluids%20article%20R5%20Bob%20Owen%20230109.pdf
Suspension Tuning – Understeer / Oversteer
Modifications to the suspension will normally affect the handling characteristics. These terms are recognizable as follows: Understeer:- The vehicle will … More
Measuring Camber Angle
Following on from a previous post (https://mgbtips.wordpress.com/2019/11/19/negative-camber-good-or-bad/) about the benefits of a small Camber Angle i decided i would measure … More
Negative Camber – Good or bad?
Lowering the MGB with standard lowering kits automatically gives a small negative camber on the front suspension. Rear suspension lowering … More
Lowering MGB suspension – don’t forget bump stops and axle strap mods
When lowering the front suspension the bump stops will remain in the same position! This means that if you hit … More
Needle bearing – MGB trunnions
Needle bearings that replaces bronze thrust washer in the top trunnion. Complete car set. Based on comments I’ve found on … More
Correct Ride Height for the MGB
I read a recent article recently about the MGB ride height and how to measure it. You measure from the … More
MGB Tyre Pressures by Longstone
There is a lot of different views as to the best tyre pressures for the MGB. The handbook states 21 … More
MGB Torque Wrench Settings
A useful document which covers about every nut and bolt on the car. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Add9348b1-7d86-4ad8-af47-a15030c943bc The only other thing you need … More
Classic Brakes – Classic Motorsports
Tech Talk: Classic Brakes | Articles | Classic Motorsports Don’t Settle for So-So Performance From Your Classic Car’s Brakes. https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/tech-talk-diagnosing-classic-brakes/
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar I have been aware of the mounting brackets to the rear of the car for … More
Suspension Pressure Wash
I’ve waxoyled all the inside of the car and had the engine and box out and they went back in … More
