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John316m
John Millard
Kidderminster UK
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05/29/2010 04:13PM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB - 1976 MGB V8 Stock (but tuned) - Rover V8

MGB Ball Jointed Front Suspension
Posted by: John316m
Date: April 26, 2013 05:38PM

Hi,

Has anyone used Mustang (or any other) spindles to convert their front suspension to replace the king pin assembly with top and bottom ball joints, fabricated suspension arms and coil over dampers.

I know you have the Fast Cars conversion, but all the coil over conversions over here, with the exception of the MG Owners Club one, retain the king pin assembly.

Thanks

John


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
(4577 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: MGB Ball Jointed Front Suspension
Posted by: Moderator
Date: April 26, 2013 06:06PM

Here's another bolt-on alternative:
Classic Conversions Engineering's MGB Coil-Over Front Suspension


John316m
John Millard
Kidderminster UK
(29 posts)

Registered:
05/29/2010 04:13PM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB - 1976 MGB V8 Stock (but tuned) - Rover V8

Re: MGB Ball Jointed Front Suspension
Posted by: John316m
Date: April 27, 2013 01:45AM

Hi Curtis

That is exactly what I had in mind, but they do not seem to exist in the UK.

Looking at the photographs and the other products they sell am I correct in thinking that they use the Wilwood hubs, bells and discs brakes ?

Thanks

John
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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
(4577 posts)

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10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: MGB Ball Jointed Front Suspension
Posted by: Moderator
Date: April 27, 2013 08:25PM

I expect so. Why not e-mail Bill Guzman and request a quotation for shipping to Kidderminster, Worcestershire?


4.6 MGB V8
Matt T
New York
(31 posts)

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12/07/2007 04:13PM

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Re: MGB Ball Jointed Front Suspension
Posted by: 4.6 MGB V8
Date: May 18, 2013 08:30AM

John, I went with the MGRV8 from suspension on my car in order to get the ball joint suspension, telescopic dampers and 4 piston ventilated brakes. Its a direct bolt in swap and might not be too hard to find at a breakers yard over there. There was a thread about this a few years ago over on the MGB forum that might have some other ideas [www.mgexp.com]


MGB-FV8
Jacques Mathieu
Alexandria, VA
(299 posts)

Registered:
09/11/2009 08:55PM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Small Block Ford, 331 Stroker

Re: MGB Ball Jointed Front Suspension
Posted by: MGB-FV8
Date: May 23, 2013 03:59PM

Bill's conversion is second to none and DOT legal........


nobogez07
Doug Brown
Webster, South Dakota
(58 posts)

Registered:
12/11/2012 05:38PM

Main British Car:
1971 Mk II MGB coupe 1992 302 Ford H.O. EFI

Re: MGB Ball Jointed Front Suspension
Posted by: nobogez07
Date: May 23, 2013 10:42PM

John

I have the Classic Conversions suspension for my rebuild. I've disassembled it to powdercoat it my own color. There is no question it's the real deal!! Extremely well made and designed and absolutely everything you need comes with the kit!

The only bad part for me is the hub pattern is for a 5 bolt setup. I have Panasport 15" which aren't going to work. Want to buy some brand new wheels?



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