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woodlot1 · 03-25-2016, 12:47 PM

Who rebuilds original shocks these days. I am looking for someone who will do the rebuild and return the shocks in a reasonable time frame. I have what I believe is 22 rebuildable shocks and need two sets done.

H. L. Chauvin · 03-25-2016, 01:26 PM

I had a few original shocks rebuilt about (7) years ago to where they did not leak, "much".

Also, they offered good resistance.

However, when tested with a device similar to the K.R. Wilson tool described in
Ford's hard cover bound Model A Ford Service Bulletins, Figure 1116 ............. two (2) had resistance in the correct direction, and two (2) had resistance in the wrong direction.

No doubt many have received rebuilt shocks, moved the arms up and down, felt resistance ............ but never noticed that some rebuilt shocks were provided with incorrect internal parts.

Next, ordered all new shocks ...... glad I did.

31Tudor · 03-25-2016, 01:36 PM

At the top of the forum section is a sticky that has a lot of the vendors that people use. There are a number of vendors/people listed that repair shocks. Robert Paul and John Holland both do a good job of restoration. Their numbers are listed. You could also do the search and pull up shocks and their will be quite a bit of info and discussion on the repair of them as well.

wrndln · 03-25-2016, 01:53 PM

Robert Paul did 3 sets for me several years ago and I was quite happy. However, he takes a long time to rebuild them, or at least he use to - 3 to 6 months. John Holland, I believe provides a much faster service at about the same cost.
Rusty Nelson

Willie Krash · 03-25-2016, 03:22 PM

John Holland did mine. Reasonable and I'm happy. Fat and happy but I just finished lunch.

Mitch//pa · 03-25-2016, 03:56 PM

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Larry Jenkins · 03-25-2016, 04:50 PM

John Holland did mine. Talk to him on the phone. Pretty honest guy..

woodlot1 · 03-26-2016, 12:32 AM

thanks to all for your kind reply. contacted john and he will be redoing my shocks

Bob from Northport · 03-26-2016, 09:03 AM

Anyone have a phone number for John Holland??

Thanks!!

Larry Jenkins · 03-26-2016, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob from Northport

Anyone have a phone number for John Holland??

Thanks!!

330-483-3896

7208 West Law Road
Valley City, Ohio
44280

C26Pinelake · 03-26-2016, 09:17 AM

Do a search for recent posts and save yourself some time. Wayne

msmaron · 03-26-2016, 02:56 PM

Call rob Mills also

03-25-2016, 12:47 PM	#1
woodlot1 Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 39	shock rebuilder Who rebuilds original shocks these days. I am looking for someone who will do the rebuild and return the shocks in a reasonable time frame. I have what I believe is 22 rebuildable shocks and need two sets done.

03-25-2016, 01:26 PM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: shock rebuilder I had a few original shocks rebuilt about (7) years ago to where they did not leak, "much". Also, they offered good resistance. However, when tested with a device similar to the K.R. Wilson tool described in Ford's hard cover bound Model A Ford Service Bulletins, Figure 1116 ............. two (2) had resistance in the correct direction, and two (2) had resistance in the wrong direction. No doubt many have received rebuilt shocks, moved the arms up and down, felt resistance ............ but never noticed that some rebuilt shocks were provided with incorrect internal parts. Next, ordered all new shocks ...... glad I did.

03-25-2016, 01:36 PM	#3
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: shock rebuilder At the top of the forum section is a sticky that has a lot of the vendors that people use. There are a number of vendors/people listed that repair shocks. Robert Paul and John Holland both do a good job of restoration. Their numbers are listed. You could also do the search and pull up shocks and their will be quite a bit of info and discussion on the repair of them as well.

03-25-2016, 01:53 PM	#4
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,346	Re: shock rebuilder Robert Paul did 3 sets for me several years ago and I was quite happy. However, he takes a long time to rebuild them, or at least he use to - 3 to 6 months. John Holland, I believe provides a much faster service at about the same cost. Rusty Nelson

03-25-2016, 03:22 PM	#5
Willie Krash Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Oregon Posts: 661	Re: shock rebuilder John Holland did mine. Reasonable and I'm happy. Fat and happy but I just finished lunch. __________________ Mike Stitt "A business that make nothing but money is a poor business." -Henry Ford

03-25-2016, 03:56 PM	#6
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: shock rebuilder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) John Holland. Cheaper and a lifetime guarantee

03-25-2016, 04:50 PM	#7
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: shock rebuilder John Holland did mine. Talk to him on the phone. Pretty honest guy.. __________________ Good enough.. Isn't.

03-26-2016, 12:32 AM	#8
woodlot1 Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 39	Re: shock rebuilder thanks to all for your kind reply. contacted john and he will be redoing my shocks

03-26-2016, 09:03 AM	#9
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 1,031	Re: shock rebuilder Anyone have a phone number for John Holland?? Thanks!! __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

03-26-2016, 09:17 AM	#11
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: shock rebuilder Do a search for recent posts and save yourself some time. Wayne

03-26-2016, 02:56 PM	#12
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,604	Re: shock rebuilder Call rob Mills also __________________ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe