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09-02-2021, 11:01 PM | #1 |
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Shock Absorbers
What constitutes rebuildable for shocks? Mine are hopelessly frozen and the arms will not budge no matter what. (soak in penetrating oil, hit with small sledge hammer etc.) I am guessing they are not rebuildable. Since new ones are so expensive I am hoping to stumble on a used set with out frozen arms and save a little money by having them rebuilt. Does not rusted solid generally mean rebuildable? I do not wish to convert to modern tubular shocks.
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09-02-2021, 11:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Shock Absorbers
Give John a call. He is an excellent shock rebuilder. He may also have some shocks for sale.
John Holland Tel: 330-483-3896 7208 West Law Rd. Valley City, OH 44280 |
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09-03-2021, 03:55 AM | #3 |
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Re: Shock Absorbers
This previous thread is a good read. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...=Shock+rebuild
Most of the times if they are froze they are junk.
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09-03-2021, 06:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: Shock Absorbers
an interesting thread I found on the net- describes "bbqing" your shocks and then dipping them in cold water to free them up.
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09-04-2021, 08:05 AM | #5 |
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Re: Shock Absorbers
Over in the UK I've been testing a newly design shock absorber that will be available soon. Bolts on like a stock shock - but works...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295526 |
09-04-2021, 09:12 PM | #6 |
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Re: Shock Absorbers
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BTW, I put new Stipes on my coupe six years ago, and they work and are adjustable just like originals. $1200, but worth it. I will never have to replace them.
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