Seek Source for Good Direct Swap Modern type Shock Absorbers

[Capt Quahog]

Took the 31' Ford rambling wreck out today for a decent back road shake down run. As acquired last year, the entire chassis and drive train looks to have been overhauled by the previous owner. All the bolts, nuts and cotters are still shiny and crisp. When we pulled off the rear brake drums a couple of months ago, all the components seem as NEW. The brake shoes have only lightly scored the inside surface of the drums. This guy must have spent a boodle of money to have the chassis, tranny and engine of this car professionally done.

All the shocks on this car are original type and look to be rebuilt. Though the springs are also NEW, the ride at the back seems more bouncy than expected. Maybe the things are heavy duty truck springs? Have no interest in fiddling around with those quaint tin can shocks. Was thinking at the back of the car to replace the primitive originals with some form of improved hydraulic tube style shocks.

Had a couple of Model A Fords long ago that had been retrofitted with later era shock absorbers along the way. Does anybody have a present day source for direct swap-out modern type shocks?

Thanks in advance . . .

[Dick Steinkamp]

Just about all the vendors sell a kit to convert to modern shocks. Here's Mike's...

http://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A18014MOD.html

Let me know if you want to sell your originals.

[CarlG]

Ken Davis makes a great kit:

http://www.kendavismodela.com/Shocks.html

[Dodge]

Ken Davis gets my vote, two installs so far and everything fits and works great.

[Hicktick]

Do they ride like a modern car ???.,

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[Mike V. Florida]

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Originally Posted by Capt Quahog

Took the 31' Ford rambling wreck out today for a decent back road shake down run. As acquired last year, the entire chassis and drive train looks to have been overhauled by the previous owner. All the bolts, nuts and cotters are still shiny and crisp. When we pulled off the rear brake drums a couple of months ago, all the components seem as NEW. The brake shoes have only lightly scored the inside surface of the drums. This guy must have spent a boodle of money to have the chassis, tranny and engine of this car professionally done.

All the shocks on this car are original type and look to be rebuilt. Though the springs are also NEW, the ride at the back seems more bouncy than expected. Maybe the things are heavy duty truck springs? Have no interest in fiddling around with those quaint tin can shocks. Was thinking at the back of the car to replace the primitive originals with some form of improved hydraulic tube style shocks.

Had a couple of Model A Fords long ago that had been retrofitted with later era shock absorbers along the way. Does anybody have a present day source for direct swap-out modern type shocks?

Thanks in advance . . .

Yes MGB shocks,

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ght=mga+shocks

[tbirdtbird]

"Do they ride like a modern car ???.,"

yep.
got Davis kits on our cars; have installed them on several cars; handling much improved, you won't be sorry

[30ccpickup]

Originally Posted by Capt Quahog

Took the 31' Ford rambling wreck out today for a decent back road shake down run. As acquired last year, the entire chassis and drive train looks to have been overhauled by the previous owner. All the bolts, nuts and cotters are still shiny and crisp. When we pulled off the rear brake drums a couple of months ago, all the components seem as NEW. The brake shoes have only lightly scored the inside surface of the drums. This guy must have spent a boodle of money to have the chassis, tranny and engine of this car professionally done.

All the shocks on this car are original type and look to be rebuilt. Though the springs are also NEW, the ride at the back seems more bouncy than expected. Maybe the things are heavy duty truck springs? Have no interest in fiddling around with those quaint tin can shocks. Was thinking at the back of the car to replace the primitive originals with some form of improved hydraulic tube style shocks.

Had a couple of Model A Fords long ago that had been retrofitted with later era shock absorbers along the way. Does anybody have a present day source for direct swap-out modern type shocks?

Thanks in advance . . .

I know you said you did not want to fiddle, but are you aware the ride is adjustable by turning a screw on each shock.

[larryf]

ken davis are great and the ride and handling are very good

[KGBnut]

I'm yet another fan of the Ken Davis kit. It does change it to a firmer ride. I little stiffer and rougher, but I think it is kind of sporty. Mine corners great.

Ken