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nkaminar · 03-22-2022, 07:43 PM

First, disconnect the links. Looks like one is already disconnected. Try to move it up and down. Move the arm to the one that does not have one to test that one. If it moves but easily, try adding some shock oil, available from the vendors, at the square plug at the top. It if has resistance with new shock oil, congratulations, you just saved a ton of money. If not, or if frozen solid, send them in to have them rebuilt.

They are really hard to rebuilt without special tools.

If the springs are dry and stiff the car will work without shocks but the springs should be rebuilt with dry lubrication or grease and shocks added. Because they are hard to rebuild and parts were not available for a long time and because most of the shocks were worn out, lots of cars had them removed back in the day.

03-22-2022, 07:43 PM	#9
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,855	Re: 1928 Model A Frame - What is this First, disconnect the links. Looks like one is already disconnected. Try to move it up and down. Move the arm to the one that does not have one to test that one. If it moves but easily, try adding some shock oil, available from the vendors, at the square plug at the top. It if has resistance with new shock oil, congratulations, you just saved a ton of money. If not, or if frozen solid, send them in to have them rebuilt. They are really hard to rebuilt without special tools. If the springs are dry and stiff the car will work without shocks but the springs should be rebuilt with dry lubrication or grease and shocks added. Because they are hard to rebuild and parts were not available for a long time and because most of the shocks were worn out, lots of cars had them removed back in the day. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 03-22-2022 at 07:54 PM.