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400A · 02-21-2025, 07:28 PM

I have a car in my shop now that needs a set of shock absorbers. The customer wants to go with repro shocks. Does anyone here have any experience with the current offerings from Snyder's and Bratton's?

Dick M · 02-21-2025, 07:38 PM

You can buy repro shocks at a pretty steep price. I have heard good and bad about them.
Or, you can call John. He specializes in rebuilding original Model A shocks. He does excellent work and is very reasonable in pricing. Give him a call.

Shock rebuilder: John Holland 330-483-3896
7208 West Law Rd.
Valley City, OH 44280

400A · 02-21-2025, 08:04 PM

Believe me I understand. I've used Mr Holland and he is terrific. My customer wants repro shocks, so I'm just doing a little research.

Dick M · 02-22-2025, 12:03 PM

Live and learn!!

Steve Schmauch · 02-22-2025, 12:45 PM

400A--I have tested the Bratton's shocks and they do perform well compared to the resistance capacity of the original Houdaille shocks. These are oil-filled like the originals and preform better and last longer than sealed shock absorbers. If your customer decides on Bratton's, make sure ones received are of the latest design. The older design had a thicker area where the D bolts mount them to the frame. This has been corrected, so the original mounting hardware can be used.

400A · 02-22-2025, 05:17 PM

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Thank you Steve. This is very helpful. I'll make certain that the shocks we get are the latest versions. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my request.

02-21-2025, 07:28 PM	#1
400A Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: New England Posts: 128	Repro shocks I have a car in my shop now that needs a set of shock absorbers. The customer wants to go with repro shocks. Does anyone here have any experience with the current offerings from Snyder's and Bratton's?

02-21-2025, 07:38 PM	#2
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 510	Re: Repro shocks You can buy repro shocks at a pretty steep price. I have heard good and bad about them. Or, you can call John. He specializes in rebuilding original Model A shocks. He does excellent work and is very reasonable in pricing. Give him a call. Shock rebuilder: John Holland 330-483-3896 7208 West Law Rd. Valley City, OH 44280

02-21-2025, 08:04 PM	#3
400A Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: New England Posts: 128	Re: Repro shocks Believe me I understand. I've used Mr Holland and he is terrific. My customer wants repro shocks, so I'm just doing a little research.

02-22-2025, 12:03 PM	#4
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 510	Re: Repro shocks Live and learn!!

02-22-2025, 12:45 PM	#5
Steve Schmauch Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 78	Re: Repro shocks 400A--I have tested the Bratton's shocks and they do perform well compared to the resistance capacity of the original Houdaille shocks. These are oil-filled like the originals and preform better and last longer than sealed shock absorbers. If your customer decides on Bratton's, make sure ones received are of the latest design. The older design had a thicker area where the D bolts mount them to the frame. This has been corrected, so the original mounting hardware can be used.

02-22-2025, 05:17 PM	#6
400A Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: New England Posts: 128	Re: Repro shocks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you Steve. This is very helpful. I'll make certain that the shocks we get are the latest versions. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my request.