Offenhauser Friction Shocks on rear . . .

[ryanheacox]

Interesting about the ride being scary. If I put those shocks on mine I'm definitely going to have to lube the springs. I don't have much issue with the way my car rides with no shocks, the springs must be nicely internally damped with rust and rock hard grease. I would imagine lubricated springs and shocks will give a better ride though.

[DannL]

Every couple of days recently I have been spraying the springs with penetrating oil. It's soaking in between the cracks. Can't tell if it's helping any but they sure smell better.

[alexiskai]

That's why I'm adding shocks in parallel with my spring-lubing project and also having the rear brakes rebuilt (thanks Randy!). Just easier to do all the work at the same time, and you don't end up with that springs/shocks mismatch.

[bgzlbhd]

I had solid Aluminum blocks made the size of the shock mount. Work perfectly. I was worried the tube spacers would flex.