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10-14-2020, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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rebuilding model a shocks
Has any body rebuilt there own shocks ? What are the secrets ?? Thank you in advance
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10-14-2020, 04:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: rebuilding model a shocks
I used to build them......few things
A. Start with something that has a fighting chance of being a viable shock after rebuilding. Off center shocks and those that open up full of rust won’t do it. B. Get them apart. Often heat is required. It is good to have a heavy strap wrench and spanner wrench for lock ring. C. Makes mounting jig for the shock body. A lot of pressure is often required to get the covers and lock ring off D. Don’t mix parts. Put all the same parts back to that shock E. When apart clean thoroughly. There are two vent plugs in the reservoir cover inside. Tap those out clean veins and replace. F. Assemble and fill I’m sure this is far from complete. Getting past A &B will be a challenge! Last edited by Oldbluoval; 10-14-2020 at 04:44 PM. |
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10-14-2020, 05:42 PM | #3 |
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Re: rebuilding model a shocks
Shocks that are loose and the arms wobbly aren't good candidates for a rebuild.
As stated above.. getting them apart can be a challenge. |
10-14-2020, 06:32 PM | #4 |
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Re: rebuilding model a shocks
1st rule is that if they look like junk, they usually are. Finding rebuildable cores is not as easy as it once was.
Find the best cores you can and send them to someone that already has tried and true tools to do the job. There are still several folks that rebuild them. They will tell you pretty quick if your cores won't cost more than Bill Stipes new ones to overhaul. Buy new ones from Stipe or one of the parts sources that supplies them. If he isn't making any then your stuck with finding rebuildable cores. Good Luck. You'll need it. |
10-14-2020, 10:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: rebuilding model a shocks
Buy a set of Stipes. Save yourself a lot of trouble, work, and frustration.
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10-15-2020, 08:38 AM | #6 |
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Then determine if the Shocks you have are rebuildable. Good advice above. I had a box of rusty bad shape shocks, wire wheeled them off so I could ID which ones were AC or CW, sent the best 8 ones to John Holland in Ohio, no known website or email: John Holland (330-483-3896), and he was able to rebuild 4 of them. Does excellent work, currently I do not know if he is still doing them, but he knows what he is doing. Years later mine have 10,000 miles on them are working like new. If you call him he will tell you how to ID aftermarket vs good, how to determine which shocks are candidates for restoration, and other details. |
10-15-2020, 09:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: rebuilding model a shocks
It can be done.
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10-15-2020, 08:26 PM | #8 | |
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Re: rebuilding model a shocks
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