Bill Stipe shocks

[1929]

Who sells the Bill Stipe shocks? If you have them, what is your opinion.

[AL in NY]

Bill Stipe is the only source now and I'm not sure he will be making them again. They are pricey, but they are the BEST shocks for a Model A.

[Mitch//pa]

there are other options with brattons and snyders they both are having shocks made now

[C26Pinelake]

Mac's now has U.S. made shocks! Wayne

[1929]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

there are other options with brattons and snyders they both are having shocks made now

are they as good as Stipes?

[Mitch//pa]

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read through this thread especially post #12
http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...ghlight=shocks

[Ed in Maine]

I installed a set of Stipe Shocks last spring and they look and work great. Ed

[Y-Blockhead]

I've had Stipe Shocks on my Town Sedan since January '15. No problems and look and work fantastic.

This thread got to wondering tho, If and/or when I need to add oil to my Stipe Shocks, what do I use? I didn't notice anything in the Stipe Box. (maybe I should be asking Bill this question)

[Benson]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I've had Stipe Shocks on my Town Sedan since January '15. No problems and look and work fantastic.

This thread got to wondering tho, If and/or when I need to add oil to my Stipe Shocks, what do I use? I didn't notice anything in the Stipe Box. (maybe I should be asking Bill this question)

Instruction sheet inside the box that I bought says:


Bill Stipe on his new shocks says:

1. "Full Synthetic Hydraulic oil 30 to 40 weight"

2. Also: " do not overfill best is about 1/16 inch below bottom of hole. Need air pocket to expand."
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[mshmodela]

[QUOTE=Y-Blockhead;1183783][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"][COLOR="DarkGreen"]I've had Stipe Shocks on my Town Sedan since January '15. No problems and look and work fantastic.

Ditto --since May... my car which had NO shocks at all is totally different ride!! and safer....

[H. L. Chauvin]

FWIW:

After receiving my (4) Stipe Shocks, may I add:

If one shops on Amazon.com, or a similar site, numbers of stars and written reviews helps at times to decide which product to purchase.

If one searches comments for Stipe Shocks issued and rated by "Model A" owners on any auto Forum, it becomes most obvious where to buy shocks.

Mr. Vince, on his Model A Ford Garage Website, also took valuable time to share and write a wonderful descriptive review of Stipe Shocks with attached photos.

[Bill in SoCal]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I've had Stipe Shocks on my Town Sedan since January '15. No problems and look and work fantastic.

This thread got to wondering tho, If and/or when I need to add oil to my Stipe Shocks, what do I use? I didn't notice anything in the Stipe Box. (maybe I should be asking Bill this question)

I did ask and was told: "You can use full synthetic hydraulic oil 30 to 40 weight, as far as maintenance just check them every couple of years."

I am very pleased with the shocks. Bill