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Rock Hornbuckle · 07-21-2013, 08:46 PM

Originals on the coupe and modern on the sedan. The ride and handling is much better with the modern shocks.

Dusty · 07-22-2013, 12:05 AM

I absolutely hated disfiguring and altering my original Model A

but I installed Ken's shocks as well. I still wake up in sweat soaked sheets every time I dream about drilling those two massive holes in the front axle. I did finally break down and painted the shocks black as the original blue color haunted me at every Model A event.

I live in constant shame knowing what I did and I continue to be the relentless butt of jokes and scorn form my own Model A club. I have even seen complete strangers point and laugh or out right threaten me from the street. Money being the way it is I had no choice but to go with Kens equipment. I know that is not an excuse and I can only beg the forgiveness of all those that look down upon me.

(BTW the shocks work great)

Still wearing a bag over my head in WV

dusty

CarlG · 07-22-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KGBnut

CarlG,

That's a great tip! Could you give me a link to the correct part on Snyder's website? I will swap them out the next time I have the brakes apart.

Ken

The bolt is Snyder's part # A-2248. You might also want to get the special nut to go with it: Part # A-2250. To do both wheels, you will need a total of 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-22-2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock Hornbuckle

Originals on the coupe and modern on the sedan. The ride and handling is much better with the modern shocks.

I guess I am confused. Can you adjust the modern shocks? I know that on a properly rebuilt original or Stipe reproduction shock you can adjust them infinitely to make them ride/handle any way you want from soft to firm. I didn't realize you could do this on the modern shocks in this kit. Good to know!!!
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KGBnut · 07-22-2013, 02:11 PM

On the Ken Davis kit that I have, nothing is adjustable.

CarlG · 07-22-2013, 02:53 PM

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Jordan · 07-22-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

I guess I am confused. Can you adjust the modern shocks? I know that on a properly rebuilt original or Stipe reproduction shock you can adjust them infinitely to make them ride/handle any way you want from soft to firm. I didn't realize you could do this on the modern shocks in this kit. Good to know!!!
.

he didn't say anything about them being adjustable.

zzlegend · 07-22-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

he didn't say anything about them being adjustable.

I didn't see anything like that either.

fredski53 · 03-19-2023, 08:59 AM

I installed Ken Davis shocks on the front of my Victoria, they seem to work as intended. The rear shocks I haven’t installed yet. Seems I can’t find the two holes on the top of the frame to install the upper mounting bracket.

Jordan · 03-19-2023, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fredski53

I installed Ken Davis shocks on the front of my Victoria, they seem to work as intended. The rear shocks I haven’t installed yet. Seems I can’t find the two holes on the top of the frame to install the upper mounting bracket.

They might be hard to see if the sping is in the way (and there are likely bolts already in the holes). I put jackstands under the frame and let the rear end drop down which allowed for more room in that area without the sping up in the rear cross member. Just did this on my coupe last fall.

07-21-2013, 08:46 PM	#21
Rock Hornbuckle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Noxon Montana Posts: 532	Re: Modern shocks Originals on the coupe and modern on the sedan. The ride and handling is much better with the modern shocks. __________________ '31 Fordor Deluxe 2W Briggs 170-B / blackwalls '41 Fordor Deluxe / 2-duece flattie '66 1/2 Dodge Charger '14 100th Anniversary Challenger Limited Edition. Semper Fidelis

07-22-2013, 12:05 AM	#22
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lincolnton, Georgia Posts: 723	Re: Modern shocks I absolutely hated disfiguring and altering my original Model A but I installed Ken's shocks as well. I still wake up in sweat soaked sheets every time I dream about drilling those two massive holes in the front axle. I did finally break down and painted the shocks black as the original blue color haunted me at every Model A event. I live in constant shame knowing what I did and I continue to be the relentless butt of jokes and scorn form my own Model A club. I have even seen complete strangers point and laugh or out right threaten me from the street. Money being the way it is I had no choice but to go with Kens equipment. I know that is not an excuse and I can only beg the forgiveness of all those that look down upon me. (BTW the shocks work great) Still wearing a bag over my head in WV dusty

07-22-2013, 02:11 PM	#25
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Modern shocks On the Ken Davis kit that I have, nothing is adjustable. __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

07-22-2013, 02:53 PM	#26
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Modern shocks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Brent is just being Brent __________________ 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 Last edited by CarlG; 07-22-2013 at 07:27 PM.

03-19-2023, 08:59 AM	#29
fredski53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Porte, IN Posts: 143	Re: Modern shocks I installed Ken Davis shocks on the front of my Victoria, they seem to work as intended. The rear shocks I haven’t installed yet. Seems I can’t find the two holes on the top of the frame to install the upper mounting bracket.