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old46ford

05-06-2013 12:06 PM

Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe

How do the original shock absorbers work and do they go bad? What's inside them? Maintenance?

Vic Piano

05-06-2013 12:35 PM

Re: Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe

That's a question for Bill Wzorek (he is on the FordBarn), I'm sure he'll have a shocking answer for you.;)

Rangerstan

02-02-2025 01:11 PM

Re: Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe

Disregard, just posting on an old post so I can get my newbie 9 posts so I can contact a member, never heard of probation for a forum

51woodie

02-02-2025 02:12 PM

Re: Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe

3 Attachment(s)

The attached will give the info you are asking about. Yes, they can "go bad". If they are not leaking at the pivot shaft seal, and there is good resistance in the arm movement with the shock link disconnected, that could be considered as "good".

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