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Kevin in NJ · 11-28-2016, 10:42 PM

Just for point of reference.

My 30 fordor did not come with shocks. It wanted to run 50, but did not have brakes. Well you requested a stop and it tried its best for a long time.

I redid the front axle, front and rear springs, and the brakes.

Then the car would stop, but much above 25 and it got bouncy enough you were reaching the limits of control. That was the working springs. My brothers coupe was the same way when we pulled the shocks to re-seal them. Without shocks it just was not good to drive above 25.

Put shocks on the fordor and it ran 55+ all day long with one hand on the wheel.

11-28-2016, 10:42 PM	#8
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Introduction and Fordor Question Just for point of reference. My 30 fordor did not come with shocks. It wanted to run 50, but did not have brakes. Well you requested a stop and it tried its best for a long time. I redid the front axle, front and rear springs, and the brakes. Then the car would stop, but much above 25 and it got bouncy enough you were reaching the limits of control. That was the working springs. My brothers coupe was the same way when we pulled the shocks to re-seal them. Without shocks it just was not good to drive above 25. Put shocks on the fordor and it ran 55+ all day long with one hand on the wheel.