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Technical Help for the A & K Series Metro. Please state what year and model you're referring to for better responses.
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tomster
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Hi does anyone know what the standard ride height should be on a mg turbo. I measured mine from centre of wheel up to the wheel arch and it varies from 170mm to 180mm over the 4 wheels but it seems low. Hoping to find somewhere to get the hydrogas topped up but cant seem to find what the correct height should be. Cheers Tommy
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DotMatrix
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Haynes says front 327mm rear 316 mm to 84 331mm onwards. Measured from hub centre to arch lip
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Maxfly
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Hi Tommy, the hydragas register has the following ride height

Austin/MG Metro 1980-1990 All models except Van Hydragas
Front 327mm ± 10mm at 17°C
Rear 321mm ± 10mm at 17°C

If you go to the site there is also a search option to see if someone on the register is close to you.
tomster
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Thanks for the help. Phoned a garage (from hydrogas register) about 20 miles away which does work on classic cars including mg and triumph restoration and will top up for £25 which seems ok. Also got my sizes wrong cars is at about 280 front 270 rear so roughly 50mm low which makes more sense. Cheers Tommy
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