Shock Absorbers

[1965 Mustang]

What constitutes rebuildable for shocks? Mine are hopelessly frozen and the arms will not budge no matter what. (soak in penetrating oil, hit with small sledge hammer etc.) I am guessing they are not rebuildable. Since new ones are so expensive I am hoping to stumble on a used set with out frozen arms and save a little money by having them rebuilt. Does not rusted solid generally mean rebuildable? I do not wish to convert to modern tubular shocks.
Thanks

[Dick M]

Give John a call. He is an excellent shock rebuilder. He may also have some shocks for sale.

John Holland Tel: 330-483-3896
7208 West Law Rd.
Valley City, OH 44280

[chrs1961815]

This previous thread is a good read. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...=Shock+rebuild

Most of the times if they are froze they are junk.

[ronn]

an interesting thread I found on the net- describes "bbqing" your shocks and then dipping them in cold water to free them up.


made a lot of sense and seemed quite easy.

[Hotrodfil]

Over in the UK I've been testing a newly design shock absorber that will be available soon. Bolts on like a stock shock - but works...



https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295526

[700rpm]

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Rebuilding these shocks is a specialty task. I had a set of John Holland rebuilds on my 30 pickup, and they were great. I suggest you contact him.

BTW, I put new Stipes on my coupe six years ago, and they work and are adjustable just like originals. $1200, but worth it. I will never have to replace them.