Nick Jones Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 29/01/2019 at 08:29, RayHutch said: Nick, what are the preferred make of classic mini shocks? Koni. Part no. 80/1717 I think GT6 Mk2 spring is probably worth a go, especially if used and a bit saggy! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 29/01/2019 at 11:03, RayHutch said: I had a conversation with Dave at Spitfire Graveyard and he advised the following: "No that's not a GT6 modification and GT6 shock absorbers will not fit. Its the kit that's used nowadays and is a good thing. You just want a pair of Spitfire shock absorbers instead." This is true - except they do physically fit, they will just be more or less fully closed in the normal running position so constantly bouncing off the internal bump stops. On 29/01/2019 at 11:30, clive said: I believe the spitfire shocks are too long. The "normal" swing axle shocks are slightly too long for the extension brackets and their effective rate is slightly increased by the reduced operating angle, but they actually work fine. I've run OE Armstrong ones on my roto Vitesse for 30 years. Possibly there is some variation between different makes. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Ray I Have sent you a PM with some Info on the Shocks, they are 80-1717 and some mods are required to the Bushes A couple of Photos of the Bushes, spacer washers and bolt at the Top, I drilled out slightly the existing bush at the bottom to suit? Also the Spec sheet on the Shocks Regards Gary 80-1717.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayHutch Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thanks Gary, good information. Just got to wait now for someone to have a look at them or is this a simple, home fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayHutch Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Had the rear suspension checked out, the problem was identified as broken Rotoflex donuts, the shocks were actually fine. All changed and ride much better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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