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Old 06-18-2015, 11:07 PM   #9
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Default Re: Shocks

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Originally Posted by RHD View Post
Hi LopezCarguy.
The original type Houdaille shocks from new would have 10% in one direction (the downward stroke) and 90% the other.
I have tested NOS shocks and found them close to 5/95. Today if you can get a shock to perform at around 25/75 you are doing well. Many of the professionally restored shocks only obtain this resistance.
Best of luck.
Cheers,
Les.
This is the guy that literally wrote the book on Houdallie shocks.
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