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Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

Many many Mod A s are without shocks because they cost so much! You have basically three choices;
1) Pay the price for new ones at about $250. each. Four wheels, $1000.
2) Get an adapter kit and install modern tube shocks for around $350.
3) Find a set of FrictionShocks ($ ?) Try Speedway. I think they sell them.
Terry

Originally Posted by ryanheacox

If you want originals correct for '31 I believe the only difference is the hex head style adjusting valve, earlier had a square head and early '28 had a pointer style. Some of the patent numbers may have also changed but I'm not sure. Functionally, all of the shocks will interchange.

FWIW, my grandfather put on a set of "rebuilt" shocks that I later found were junk that got passed off as rebuilt. I took them off and noticed no difference in the ride, my springs have enough rust in the leaves to be self-damped, rides nice

Thanks guys.

Ken's shock kit for rear only is $180.00 including shipping.

I know the two Stipe shocks will be $500 BUT tell me what else I need and where to buy it AND are these parts exactly correct for a late 31 if we're talking new parts from the suppliers. Are original late 31 parts hard to find?