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04-14-2017, 08:22 PM | #21 |
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Re: Shocks worth the money?
One thing I do what to say here is as far as original style remanufactured shocks go I believe my design shocks are the only ones that have a reservoir that you can add and check the oil. The reservoir is needed to allow the oil to recirculate through the air bleed designed into each wing chamber, with out this you can develop a small air pocket and the shock lever will move freely for several degrees of movement. this makes the shock useless for keeping the car stable. the same thing with a tube shocks if you have free movement or play in the action the car will not be stable.
So when your considering spending the money for the original style shocks keep that in mine you should get what you paid for with you're hard earned money. If anyone is still interested, Stipe Machine is still making new shocks, both my sons bought the shop this spring from me. Thank all of you for your years of support, I know my sons will continue in my foot steps of building quality products. Bill Stipe Jr.
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04-14-2017, 08:52 PM | #22 | |
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04-14-2017, 09:06 PM | #23 |
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Re: Shocks worth the money?
Also, before installing the shocks, keep in mind that they are designed to fit certain corners of the car, If installed incorrectly, by location, they will do you no good.
The left front, and right rear are the same, as is the right front, and left rear, they have to be mounted correctly in order to have the correct absorption and rebound. The shocks should be marked "CW" for clockwise, and "CC" or "AC" for counter-clockwise, or anti-clockwise. Left front, and right rear would be 'anti-clockwise', right front and left rear would be 'clockwise'. The notches in the shock post where the arm bolt passes through will also dictate their location.
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04-14-2017, 09:11 PM | #24 |
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Re: Shocks worth the money?
Would Henry have spent $4 per car for shocks if they weren't needed?
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04-14-2017, 09:49 PM | #25 |
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I asked the same question here, and was sold on the safety issue that many claimed. They make a difference.
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04-14-2017, 09:57 PM | #26 |
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04-14-2017, 10:28 PM | #27 | |
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04-14-2017, 10:36 PM | #28 |
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Yep close enough for me. how about price and where to purchase...
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04-15-2017, 12:46 AM | #29 |
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I am putting MGB shocks on my A. Bolt pattern is the same as the A. Gotta do an "S" Bend to the arm and put a ball on the end.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MGB-MGB-GT-r...pYf8oS&vxp=mtr
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04-15-2017, 08:01 AM | #30 |
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04-15-2017, 08:11 AM | #31 |
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You can call Stipe Machine at 920-467-2895 we do not have any dealer just not enough mark up in them for dealers.
Stipe Machine N5718 County Road M Plymouth, WI. 53073 920-467-2895
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04-15-2017, 11:12 AM | #32 | |
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I didn't mind the bounce too much, but in wet weather, when the front springs got wet and loosened-up, she'd jump around like a kid-goat. Cornering was dicey. Old Henry wouldn't have put them on the car in the first place if they weren't necessary. |
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