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sphooch · 04-30-2013, 04:57 PM

I need to purchase 4 new shocks, I'm told Brattons sell a U S made set for $1000.00 with the links . Has any one ever used them, any feed back ?? Or is there anything else I should check before I drop a grand?? Any advise at all is appreciated. thanks THE HOOCH

sconnors · 04-30-2013, 05:00 PM

I just installed new Bill Stipe shocks on mine and they are awesome. I would highly reccomend him.

Skibb · 04-30-2013, 05:23 PM

Just installed four from Dick Pirkl of Wisconsin and love the ride.

1931 flamingo · 04-30-2013, 05:25 PM

Skibb: What type of shock. Are they friction or tube??
The Stipe shocks are as close to original only better.
Paul in CT

Patrick L. · 04-30-2013, 07:20 PM

$1000 set with links ? That doesn't sound like Bill Stipe shocks. So, who made these ? If they are the 'oil-less' units [ I won't mention the name] stay as far away from them as you can. The Stipe units don't come with links [as far as I know anyway, mine didn't] but are good shocks, well made and they actually work as they should.

Pinstripe · 04-30-2013, 07:30 PM

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sconnors · 04-30-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

$1000 set with links ? That doesn't sound like Bill Stipe shocks. So, who made these ? If they are the 'oil-less' units [ I won't mention the name] stay as far away from them as you can. The Stipe units don't come with links [as far as I know anyway, mine didn't] but are good shocks, well made and they actually work as they should.

You're correct Bill Stipe's don't come with links he manufactures the shocks only. He was great to deal with!

Patrick L. · 05-01-2013, 06:41 AM

I just looked up these shocks in Brattons. #24861 is the part number you want, they are now $1030/set with no links. The 'oil-less' set with links is $840.

sphooch · 05-01-2013, 07:38 AM

OK GOOD , seems as though BILL STIPE'S is the way for me to go.Now how about some contact information. Also what would I expect to pay for a set of 4 . thanks for the replys , advise well taken. HOOCH

Patrick L. · 05-01-2013, 08:18 AM

How much ? As the post states, $1030/set of 4. Contact as post states, Brattons auto parts [Google] for on-line catalog. Brattons are good people to deal[as are some other vendors]

sconnors · 05-01-2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphooch

OK GOOD , seems as though BILL STIPE'S is the way for me to go.Now how about some contact information. Also what would I expect to pay for a set of 4 . thanks for the replys , advise well taken. HOOCH

I contacted Bill directly from his website:
http://www.stipemachine.com/
He was great to deal with.

sphooch · 05-01-2013, 05:29 PM

I called Bill stipe , the shocks are NO longer being made. In a month or so they may know if they will make them again. So now what

Skibb · 05-01-2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

Skibb: What type of shock. Are they friction or tube??
The Stipe shocks are as close to original only better.
Paul in CT

Flamingo, tube shocks. I'll post a pic..... gas... no wholes to drill.... reasonably priced and Dick is always available for questions ...

Skibb · 05-01-2013, 08:30 PM

1931 Flamingo, Here's a couple of pics of Dick Pirkl's shocks...."Tubular Conversions" 608 575 7433 .. Just put them on a week or so ago and will tell you how they do after the Blue Ridge Parkway Tour.

Bruce Adams · 05-01-2013, 08:53 PM

There is someone in MODEL A NEWS who has a small ad for original rebuilts for $55 with exchange or $85 apiece with no core. I believe he is in Colorado.

Skibb · 05-13-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphooch

I need to purchase 4 new shocks, I'm told Brattons sell a U S made set for $1000.00 with the links . Has any one ever used them, any feed back ?? Or is there anything else I should check before I drop a grand?? Any advise at all is appreciated. thanks THE HOOCH

Update: we put some 800 miles on a set of shocks from Dick Pirkl and love them. I'll post his contact info.

CarlG · 05-13-2013, 10:23 PM

Had Ken Davis shocks on my rig for a year now. No problems - nice ride - terrific price.

Mark W. · 05-15-2013, 11:19 AM

Back in January I'd asked here about Shock absorbers as the ones on my "barn-find" car were later replacements which had interfered with the brake rods bending all of them pretty bad. I was referred to Robert Paul (his phone #719-478-5102) for getting a rebuilt set by two or three of the people posting here and so I called to see if he could help - His price for a set, even not having cores, was good and I ordered a set of rebuilt shocks.

Rob warned me there was a winter time backlog of work in his shop and I would be "in-line" for the work to be completed. They took a while to get delivered but they came last night and look fantastic. I'm planning on installing them this weekend and will be able to comment more next week, but I'm confidant that they will work as advertised.

04-30-2013, 04:57 PM	#1
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 356	Shocks need advice I need to purchase 4 new shocks, I'm told Brattons sell a U S made set for $1000.00 with the links . Has any one ever used them, any feed back ?? Or is there anything else I should check before I drop a grand?? Any advise at all is appreciated. thanks THE HOOCH

04-30-2013, 05:23 PM	#3
Skibb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 536	Re: Shocks need advice Just installed four from Dick Pirkl of Wisconsin and love the ride.

04-30-2013, 05:25 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Shocks need advice Skibb: What type of shock. Are they friction or tube?? The Stipe shocks are as close to original only better. Paul in CT

04-30-2013, 07:20 PM	#5
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Shocks need advice $1000 set with links ? That doesn't sound like Bill Stipe shocks. So, who made these ? If they are the 'oil-less' units [ I won't mention the name] stay as far away from them as you can. The Stipe units don't come with links [as far as I know anyway, mine didn't] but are good shocks, well made and they actually work as they should.

04-30-2013, 07:30 PM	#6
Pinstripe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SW Wisconsin Posts: 192	Re: Shocks need advice Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The shocks made by Bill Stipe are the ones to buy. Period.

04-30-2013, 05:00 PM	#2
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Re: Shocks need advice I just installed new Bill Stipe shocks on mine and they are awesome. I would highly reccomend him.

05-01-2013, 06:41 AM	#8
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Shocks need advice I just looked up these shocks in Brattons. #24861 is the part number you want, they are now $1030/set with no links. The 'oil-less' set with links is $840.

05-01-2013, 07:38 AM	#9
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 356	Re: Shocks need advice OK GOOD , seems as though BILL STIPE'S is the way for me to go.Now how about some contact information. Also what would I expect to pay for a set of 4 . thanks for the replys , advise well taken. HOOCH

05-01-2013, 08:18 AM	#10
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Shocks need advice How much ? As the post states, $1030/set of 4. Contact as post states, Brattons auto parts [Google] for on-line catalog. Brattons are good people to deal[as are some other vendors]

05-01-2013, 05:29 PM	#12
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 356	Re: Shocks need advice I called Bill stipe , the shocks are NO longer being made. In a month or so they may know if they will make them again. So now what

05-01-2013, 08:53 PM	#15
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Shocks need advice There is someone in MODEL A NEWS who has a small ad for original rebuilts for $55 with exchange or $85 apiece with no core. I believe he is in Colorado.

05-13-2013, 10:23 PM	#17
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Shocks need advice Had Ken Davis shocks on my rig for a year now. No problems - nice ride - terrific price. __________________ 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

05-15-2013, 11:19 AM	#18
Mark W. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 342	Re: Shocks need advice Back in January I'd asked here about Shock absorbers as the ones on my "barn-find" car were later replacements which had interfered with the brake rods bending all of them pretty bad. I was referred to Robert Paul (his phone #719-478-5102) for getting a rebuilt set by two or three of the people posting here and so I called to see if he could help - His price for a set, even not having cores, was good and I ordered a set of rebuilt shocks. Rob warned me there was a winter time backlog of work in his shop and I would be "in-line" for the work to be completed. They took a while to get delivered but they came last night and look fantastic. I'm planning on installing them this weekend and will be able to comment more next week, but I'm confidant that they will work as advertised.