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MG TD TF 1500 - Shock links for Armstrong shocks

I'm having problems with the shock links on my Armstrong shocks. The top bushing and link keeps separating from the shocks. I'm using the new style of rubber bushings. Does anyone have a photo of the links and how they are fitted with the rubber bushings into the shock?
CJ Henderson

Are you talking front or rear shocks?
The link for the rear is a replacement unit. Available from the usual suppliers for around 30 bucks.

Tom
T Norby

Heres a shot of mine. PJ




Paul S Jennings

The left side. I would just buy new ones and be done with it.




Paul S Jennings

The image that you have is of girling shocks I have Armstrong. Attached is an photo of the shock and link in process of separating. My question is, does anyone have the new type of rubber bushing as shown in the photo and by looking at the picture is the bushing in the right way? Theses are the replacement bushing for the old style. Photo taken from IPhone is sideway so cock your head to the left.


CJ Henderson

CJ, take your tire off, look good look at the writing in the side of the lower shock body- it will say" GIRLING PVA6". Common issue with the Girling bushings, I have never seen the type you have with a flange. It may be for an Armstrong? Search archives, I have always had Worldwide Auto replace mine when doing the shocks. George
George Butz

Girling side view


George Butz

One way to keep the link in is to use a Dremel and cut a thin groove in the link, then use an e ring. These shocks had been rebuilt by someone other than Worldwide, and the link would never stay in the bushing. George


George Butz

I don't think that is the correct bushing. It looks like one half of the leaf spring bushing or something else to me. I think the Moss installation tool instruction sheet or Bud's site has a pic of the correct bushing.

Those are definitely Girling shocks.
Kirk Trigg

CJ, Sorry but the shocks on my car are Armstrong, as illustrated. PJ
Paul S Jennings

Here is a pic from Moss Motors.


Kirk Trigg

Installing these bushings is a trial at best. I think I used copious amounts of dish soap as a lubricant and an arbor press that was given to me. I think you could use a drill press as well. I was too cheap to spend the money on the tools in the pic above and tried to make my own. The tools I made were useless. Moses's may work fine. I don't know. In the end I think I used a socket of the right size, soap and steady, constant, pressure. Also required was a brand new language of my own invention!

I'm not sure how well mine will stay together. My car is not running yet.
Kirk Trigg

I stand corrected they are Girling it's Armstrong that I have on the front. Paul is right, sorry Paul. I think those bushings that I have are replacements since I got them from an auto shop that strictly works on antique British cars. They fit and it looks like it's a better fitting bushing then the original. Thanks to all for setting me straight.
CJ Henderson

This thread was discussed between 31/08/2014 and 01/09/2014

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