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Old 03-24-2024, 05:14 AM   #7
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Default Re: Best riding A?

The heaver 30/31 Fordors will ride better. Grease the springs. I have an antique device that you hammer between the leaves of the spring and then twist the cap to insert grease. But you could wedge the leaves apart with a large screw driver and then squirt some grease in with a hypodermic needle.

Good shocks are also important. The original Ford shocks are the best because they can be adjusted. The tube shocks are too stiff for the front but you could try shocks for a light car. The rear shocks for a Triumph car look like they will fit the brackets sold by the vendors. VW Bug shocks (1960's) will fit but you will need to modify the brackets with metric bolts.
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