01-05-2015, 08:55 AM | #21 |
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Purdy, Thanks! You are giving me ideas! Howzabout taking an old shock body and modifying it to a friction shock? It would take a few hours on the lathe and some good TIG welding but from here, It looks very do-able.
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01-05-2015, 12:13 PM | #22 |
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Terry, I remember an article in a magazine about doing just what you are talking about. I don't know if i've still got the magazine. I bet that you can do it. They would probably sell good , if you wanted to get into it. I've probably got a five gallon bucket full of shock cores. Keep us posted on what you come up with.
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04-22-2015, 09:21 AM | #23 |
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Just a FYI, this morning I installed a set of friction shocks,correct front and correct rear on my Tudor. After many years of no shocks all I can say is wow what a difference. I might have to dial them in a little but the dampening effect and loss of body roll feels great. They seem to me to be a viable option if one is looking for shocks.
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04-22-2015, 09:26 AM | #24 |
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Goodoldvic,
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04-22-2015, 10:40 AM | #25 |
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Purchased from a Barner in the swap meet section last week or so. They have a polymer friction material in them. Really a big difference in the ride/handling.
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04-22-2015, 11:49 AM | #26 |
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04-23-2015, 12:19 AM | #27 |
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04-23-2015, 07:36 AM | #28 |
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Terry, Perdy. I'am in the prosess of making friction shocks from originals. In design and trial testing. Would be interested in your input. Thanks, Tim
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