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Afordman31 · 02-09-2021, 03:54 PM

Have these on my Speedster, not much give when you push down on frame. Leaves for a hard ride!

alexiskai · 02-09-2021, 04:41 PM

I think part of the problem with tube shocks is that it's difficult, as an end-user, to select shocks that are appropriate for the inertia of your particular speedster/coupe/fordor/truck. The shock manufacturers don't publish the info that would help you figure it out. So if your vendor packages shocks that are wrong for your body type, it's hard to replace them on your own, even though replacement shocks are cheap and readily available.

CarlG · 02-09-2021, 05:18 PM

When I bought my tube shocks, I was asked what vehicle they were going on. Ken then sent the correct shocks for that vehicle. They have worked great.

whirnot · 02-09-2021, 06:52 PM

I recently bought a pair for my pickup from Berts. They are spendy, but I was pleased to find out they are permanently sealed. Never add oil. It already had Stipes on the front. Guess we will see which holds up the best.

02-09-2021, 04:41 PM	#22
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,353	Re: Shocks for a Model A 1930 pickup I think part of the problem with tube shocks is that it's difficult, as an end-user, to select shocks that are appropriate for the inertia of your particular speedster/coupe/fordor/truck. The shock manufacturers don't publish the info that would help you figure it out. So if your vendor packages shocks that are wrong for your body type, it's hard to replace them on your own, even though replacement shocks are cheap and readily available.

02-09-2021, 05:18 PM	#23
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Shocks for a Model A 1930 pickup When I bought my tube shocks, I was asked what vehicle they were going on. Ken then sent the correct shocks for that vehicle. They have worked great. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-09-2021, 06:52 PM	#24
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,056	Re: Shocks for a Model A 1930 pickup I recently bought a pair for my pickup from Berts. They are spendy, but I was pleased to find out they are permanently sealed. Never add oil. It already had Stipes on the front. Guess we will see which holds up the best. __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's