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1929 Leatherback · 09-04-2021, 07:58 AM

I have four model a shocks that I have gotten apart and cleaned up and was considering rebuilding them. However I think I may be having second thoughts.

Oldbluoval · 09-04-2021, 08:02 AM

They’re not that bad if they are ,in fact, rebuildable. There are/were some articles about such that are accurate. Maybe YouTube…I haven’t looked
For best results do not mix parts. Rebuild all parts to a specific shock with that shock.

1929 Leatherback · 09-04-2021, 08:11 AM

I guess my question is, how do I know if they are rebuildable. They do have some pitting on the internal parts, and show wear on the shafts. I would love to keep the original shocks with this car, but I also don't want to waste my time and money.

Oldbluoval · 09-04-2021, 09:03 AM

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Your description would lead me to believe they would not hold pressure to act as functional shocks. They are rather close tolerance devices.

09-04-2021, 07:58 AM	#1
1929 Leatherback Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 31	Shock rebuild? I have four model a shocks that I have gotten apart and cleaned up and was considering rebuilding them. However I think I may be having second thoughts.

09-04-2021, 08:02 AM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: Shock rebuild? They’re not that bad if they are ,in fact, rebuildable. There are/were some articles about such that are accurate. Maybe YouTube…I haven’t looked For best results do not mix parts. Rebuild all parts to a specific shock with that shock.

09-04-2021, 08:11 AM	#3
1929 Leatherback Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 31	Re: Shock rebuild? I guess my question is, how do I know if they are rebuildable. They do have some pitting on the internal parts, and show wear on the shafts. I would love to keep the original shocks with this car, but I also don't want to waste my time and money.

09-04-2021, 09:03 AM	#4
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: Shock rebuild? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Your description would lead me to believe they would not hold pressure to act as functional shocks. They are rather close tolerance devices.