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rob63mess · 09-08-2013, 07:54 PM

I drive my 31 truck a lot. After some thought, I've decided to put modern shocks on it. Has anyone had any experience with the kit from Ken Davis.
Any suggestions or input about the kits offered from the other manufacturers.

As always....Thanks

Logan · 09-08-2013, 08:00 PM

Best on the market as far as I'm concerned. They work great, and are simple to install. The shocks come blue, but you can rattle can them black if you don't like the color.

CarlG · 09-09-2013, 01:20 AM

What Logan said! Best bang for your buck.

I painted mine black, Rustoleum Professional rattle can.

Jordan · 09-09-2013, 09:05 AM

Have them on my Sedan.... everyone who rides in my car says it's one of the best riding Model A's they've ever been in.

Ross/Kzoo · 09-09-2013, 09:22 AM

I've got his shock kit also. No regrets.

willobs · 09-09-2013, 10:58 AM

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I have them on my 30 PU makes it handle very good. was shockless!

41plym · 09-09-2013, 12:29 PM

Were shocks an option?
My 30 coupe doesn't have them and I can't tell if it ever did.
I will be ordering a Ken Davis kit this week as I took it out for it's first test run yesterday and boy was it bumpy.

KGBnut · 09-09-2013, 01:28 PM

I'm a fan. I have them on my '30 Coupe.

There are a number of threads here that discuss Ken's shocks. Here is a good one:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...hock&showall=1

Domino · 09-09-2013, 03:27 PM

They are great - have them on a 30 townsedan.

bogiediver · 09-09-2013, 05:00 PM

+1

Put them on my roadster - ride/control improved greatly

Also painted black.

Fairly easy to install - easier if you have a lift.

Blessyouboys · 09-09-2013, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 41plym

Were shocks an option?
My 30 coupe doesn't have them and I can't tell if it ever did.

No, they were not an option.

Your coupe originally came equipped with Houdaille rotary action shock absorbers.

dmaxweb · 09-09-2013, 06:16 PM

I had them front and back. I was not happy with the front end bounce. Replaced fronts with orignal style and am very happy.

sidhartha · 09-09-2013, 09:57 PM

I've got a conversion kit made by Ryan Kaye. It was a little over $300.00 delivered and came complete with Gabriel shocks and didn't require drilling extra holes anywhere. Just making the ones in the backing plate larger. I didn't want to drill holes in the front axle. The ride is good and I no longer have issues with body roll in a corner like I'd had before.

1932tub · 09-10-2013, 01:54 AM

Any one have a part no for the shocks?

Ross/Kzoo · 09-10-2013, 05:35 AM

The way I understand it it depends on the weight of the car which shock he specifies.

Jordan · 09-10-2013, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross/Kzoo

The way I understand it it depends on the weight of the car which shock he specifies.

no they're all the same type of shock.

Ross/Kzoo · 09-10-2013, 10:23 AM

Then why did he ask me what I was running it on?

ford31 · 09-10-2013, 01:00 PM

I have had Ken Davis quite a few years can't remember how long mine were red I think,but the more I drive truck the better the ride, was a bit stiff at first but great now

09-08-2013, 07:54 PM	#1
rob63mess Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: newark ohio Posts: 569	Ken Davis shock kit I drive my 31 truck a lot. After some thought, I've decided to put modern shocks on it. Has anyone had any experience with the kit from Ken Davis. Any suggestions or input about the kits offered from the other manufacturers. As always....Thanks

09-08-2013, 08:00 PM	#2
Logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,055	Re: Ken Davis shock kit Best on the market as far as I'm concerned. They work great, and are simple to install. The shocks come blue, but you can rattle can them black if you don't like the color. __________________ Cowtown A's

09-09-2013, 01:20 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Ken Davis shock kit What Logan said! Best bang for your buck. I painted mine black, Rustoleum Professional rattle can. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

09-09-2013, 09:05 AM	#4
Jordan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 1,006	Re: Ken Davis shock kit Have them on my Sedan.... everyone who rides in my car says it's one of the best riding Model A's they've ever been in. __________________ Cowtown A's

09-09-2013, 09:22 AM	#5
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Ken Davis shock kit I've got his shock kit also. No regrets.

09-09-2013, 10:58 AM	#6
willobs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SW Fla Posts: 202	Re: Ken Davis shock kit Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have them on my 30 PU makes it handle very good. was shockless!

09-09-2013, 12:29 PM	#7
41plym Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ridgefield Washington Posts: 87	Re: Ken Davis shock kit Were shocks an option? My 30 coupe doesn't have them and I can't tell if it ever did. I will be ordering a Ken Davis kit this week as I took it out for it's first test run yesterday and boy was it bumpy.

09-09-2013, 01:28 PM	#8
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Ken Davis shock kit I'm a fan. I have them on my '30 Coupe. There are a number of threads here that discuss Ken's shocks. Here is a good one: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...hock&showall=1 __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

09-09-2013, 03:27 PM	#9
Domino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 412	Re: Ken Davis shock kit They are great - have them on a 30 townsedan.

09-09-2013, 05:00 PM	#10
bogiediver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 290	Re: Ken Davis shock kit +1 Put them on my roadster - ride/control improved greatly Also painted black. Fairly easy to install - easier if you have a lift. __________________ - bogie '31 (Mostly) Roadster

09-09-2013, 06:16 PM	#12
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	Re: Ken Davis shock kit I had them front and back. I was not happy with the front end bounce. Replaced fronts with orignal style and am very happy.

09-09-2013, 09:57 PM	#13
sidhartha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 157	Re: Ken Davis shock kit I've got a conversion kit made by Ryan Kaye. It was a little over $300.00 delivered and came complete with Gabriel shocks and didn't require drilling extra holes anywhere. Just making the ones in the backing plate larger. I didn't want to drill holes in the front axle. The ride is good and I no longer have issues with body roll in a corner like I'd had before.

09-10-2013, 01:54 AM	#14
1932tub Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nelson New Zealand Posts: 157	Re: Ken Davis shock kit Any one have a part no for the shocks?

09-10-2013, 05:35 AM	#15
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Ken Davis shock kit The way I understand it it depends on the weight of the car which shock he specifies.

09-10-2013, 10:23 AM	#17
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Ken Davis shock kit Then why did he ask me what I was running it on?

09-10-2013, 01:00 PM	#18
ford31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount,MO. Posts: 410	Re: Ken Davis shock kit I have had Ken Davis quite a few years can't remember how long mine were red I think,but the more I drive truck the better the ride, was a bit stiff at first but great now