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03-01-2023, 02:04 PM | #1 |
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modern shock upgrade
I was wondering the opinions of forum members as to which vendor has the best 'tube shock kit' to upgrade my driver RPU's suspension. I have searched through many sources; some say drilling needed or no drilling needed. Pics show different styles among suppliers too.
Mike's A-fordable, Tams, S & J, Brattons, all list the kits. Are there others I'm missing? Snyder's didn't show a listing. Just want to get opinions before I decide. I THOUGHT about original style, but don't have any originals for a core trade nor the $$$ to do that. I intend to drive this thing for fun. To quote my cousin who gave me the project...'it's a go car, not a show car'. Thanks for any and all opinions! Craig |
03-01-2023, 02:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: modern shock upgrade
I used the Ken Davis tube shock kit on the rear. Very happy with them. Not cutting or welding required.
http://www.kendavismodela.com/Shocks.html |
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03-01-2023, 03:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: modern shock upgrade
I bought a kit from Mike’s a couple of years ago for my ‘29 Tudor. They bolted right up, no drilling and I love the way the car rides.
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03-01-2023, 05:39 PM | #4 | |
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03-01-2023, 05:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: modern shock upgrade
I forgot to mention if you get the excellent Davis rear shock kit, order these backing plat bolts and nuts.
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...d=977585&cat=0 He provides hardware store bolts, but these fit much better. |
03-01-2023, 07:25 PM | #6 |
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03-01-2023, 07:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: modern shock upgrade
I have just been doing some research on shock absorbers and arrived at the EMPI ones from a VW as being the ones I need, only EMPI is unknown here. Does anybody have a suggestion/
BTW, the EMPI part number I am after is 9650
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03-01-2023, 11:19 PM | #8 |
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Go to the EMPI website you should find a dealer in Australia.
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03-02-2023, 02:11 AM | #9 |
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Re: modern shock upgrade
I'm running these. More expensive than tube, but they work, and no exchange necessary.
https://rotoshim.com/ Arizona Model A have them in stock. Last edited by Hotrodfil; 03-02-2023 at 02:16 AM. |
03-02-2023, 02:27 AM | #10 |
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Sammy Guthrie, Arizona Model A, Chandler, Az. carrys Rotoshim shocks. I saw them at his booth at Turlock.
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03-02-2023, 02:45 AM | #11 |
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https://www.justkampers.com.au/empi.html
Might be able to order EMPI ones here in OZ. However, for the price you could probably get Koni Special D which should have little to no compression and adjustable rebound. |
03-02-2023, 08:31 AM | #12 |
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I have been considering Ken Davis shocks for our Sedan, but have not pulled the trigger yet. It would be really nice to get some rotoshim or stipe shocks though, but the price for those is considerably higher. Some people report a harsh ride form tube shocks, but I wonder if they have spring sag and the shocks are bottoming on some vehicles.
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03-02-2023, 08:37 AM | #13 |
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I put the Ken Davis shocks on my '29 CCPU. I did drill the axle as those clamp on kits tend to shift after awhile.
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03-02-2023, 05:11 PM | #14 | |
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Maybe a trip to the wrecker coming up to see what I can find but I'm trying to avoid having to redo the mounts.
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03-02-2023, 05:55 PM | #15 |
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Re: modern shock upgrade
So, I guess the debate between gas filled vs. oil filled needs to be entered into the equation. Who has experience with them both?
If drilling required, what is the easiest? Don't want to deal with backing plates, but frame seems okay... Thanks again all. Craig |
03-02-2023, 09:16 PM | #16 |
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Re: modern shock upgrade
Three years ago, I installed Bratton's no drilling required shock set on our 29 Town Sedan. They installed fairly easily, and my set came with Napa Proformer powder coated shocks. Those shocks, along with a new set of Universal tires, gave the car an excellent ride.
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03-02-2023, 10:04 PM | #17 |
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I have the kit that attaches the rear shocks to a bracket bolted to the back of the backing plate on one of my cars. The bracket didn't last long before it broke - hundreds of miles from home, naturally. I'll do my own in future!
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03-03-2023, 01:23 AM | #18 |
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Would the 46-47 Ford ones work?
The Pure Hotrod ones are no longer made I gather https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...80&postcount=4 |
03-04-2023, 10:02 AM | #19 |
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So, it sounds like the oil filled shocks are preferred. Are Ken Davis's shocks oil filled? Other vendors with oil filled shocks?
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03-04-2023, 11:20 AM | #20 |
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You specifically asked for opinions, so here goes: I have an issue with the use of the word "upgrade". Upgrade implies an improvement. My opinion, which you asked for, is that making a change to tubular shocks is not an improvement, it's just a change. There you have it.
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