Removing Hub Nuts – clockwise or anti-clockwise?

It’s important that when undoing the hub nuts – front and back – that they are undone the correct direction. … More

Vented Discs Beware

Spotted this on one of the social media platforms. Apparently this is a risk if you are using vented discs … More

Front axle

There are several methods mentioned to remount the Front axle but most require a lift for the car, and even … More

easysteer – #MGB Power Steering

The cars steering column is the same column as fitted to the car originally but with the addition of an … More

Discounted Pirelli Tyres

National Tyres and Autocare Centres are offering up to 25% off Pirelli Tyres (click link below). They are the largest … More

Watch “Why original Armstrong shocks are typically a good idea” on YouTube

Something perhaps we already thought but still an interesting video if you had any doubts. See …… https://youtu.be/H5WJZl_RZPg

Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments

MGBs were produced with a castor angle of 6.5 degrees to allow for tyre slip of 10 to 11 degrees. … More

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