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Old 04-08-2016, 10:33 PM   #1
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Did Model T's ever have/use shock absorbers?? If so what type??
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Old 04-08-2016, 10:58 PM   #2
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Many aftermarket snubber types like Hassler shocks.
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Old 04-09-2016, 12:01 AM   #3
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In a Model T, the passengers are the shock absorbers.....
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Also the light flexible frame helped over rough ground.
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Old 04-09-2016, 11:12 AM   #5
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