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Steve Plucker · 02-01-2014, 07:16 PM

What is the correct placement for the shock absorber grease retainer cups, A-18059?

The cups are not symetrical or uniform as far as the placement of the round hole is concerned as there is more metal on one end than the other.

So, is the top retainer (shock arm to shock link) placed so that there is more metal on the top or on the bottom?

Is the bottom retainer (shock link to front spring perch) placed so that there is more metal on the top or on the bottom?
Thanks.

Pluck

jw hash · 02-01-2014, 07:30 PM

on all model A shock links the grease retainers the off sets go up. and that means on the shock arm as well as the spring perch`s. the early AR`s did not have an off set.

Stinch · 04-07-2014, 08:59 AM

For me, a picture is worth a thousand words. Based on an article in the 1967 Restorer, Vol 12 Issue 1 Pages 7-8. Quote: "the hole in these parts is not in the center and the offset side is assembled down at the shock arm and up at the perch ball". This makes sense to me since the thicker end of the cups would continue to cover the opening in the link as the internal assembly is compressed by the end plug and the perch end slightly during operation.

Rich

Stinch · 04-08-2014, 09:34 AM

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Pictures found in a fine point article in the Jan-Feb 2007 Model "A" News (Vol 54 No. 1) on page 28 appear to confirm this setup. Unfortunately poorly molded rubber seals can shift the cups to be less effective.

02-01-2014, 07:16 PM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Shock absorber grease retainer cup placement... What is the correct placement for the shock absorber grease retainer cups, A-18059? The cups are not symetrical or uniform as far as the placement of the round hole is concerned as there is more metal on one end than the other. So, is the top retainer (shock arm to shock link) placed so that there is more metal on the top or on the bottom? Is the bottom retainer (shock link to front spring perch) placed so that there is more metal on the top or on the bottom? Thanks. Pluck Last edited by Steve Plucker; 02-01-2014 at 07:25 PM.

02-01-2014, 07:30 PM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Shock absorber grease retainer cup placement... on all model A shock links the grease retainers the off sets go up. and that means on the shock arm as well as the spring perch`s. the early AR`s did not have an off set.

04-07-2014, 08:59 AM	#3
Stinch Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 220	Re: Shock absorber grease retainer cup placement... For me, a picture is worth a thousand words. Based on an article in the 1967 Restorer, Vol 12 Issue 1 Pages 7-8. Quote: "the hole in these parts is not in the center and the offset side is assembled down at the shock arm and up at the perch ball". This makes sense to me since the thicker end of the cups would continue to cover the opening in the link as the internal assembly is compressed by the end plug and the perch end slightly during operation. Rich __________________ E30 68-B Cabriolet Last edited by Stinch; 04-08-2014 at 09:32 AM. Reason: Spelling

04-08-2014, 09:34 AM	#4
Stinch Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 220	Re: Shock absorber grease retainer cup placement... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Pictures found in a fine point article in the Jan-Feb 2007 Model "A" News (Vol 54 No. 1) on page 28 appear to confirm this setup. Unfortunately poorly molded rubber seals can shift the cups to be less effective. __________________ E30 68-B Cabriolet