Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe

[Rangerstan]

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]

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".