The Ford Barn

old46ford · 05-06-2013, 12:06 PM

How do the original shock absorbers work and do they go bad? What's inside them? Maintenance?

Vic Piano · 05-06-2013, 12:35 PM

That's a question for Bill Wzorek (he is on the FordBarn), I'm sure he'll have a shocking answer for you.

Rangerstan · 02-02-2025, 01:11 PM

Disregard, just posting on an old post so I can get my newbie 9 posts so I can contact a member, never heard of probation for a forum

51woodie · 02-02-2025, 02:12 PM

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The attached will give the info you are asking about. Yes, they can "go bad". If they are not leaking at the pivot shaft seal, and there is good resistance in the arm movement with the shock link disconnected, that could be considered as "good".

05-06-2013, 12:06 PM	#1
old46ford Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 195	Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe How do the original shock absorbers work and do they go bad? What's inside them? Maintenance?

05-06-2013, 12:35 PM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,612	Re: Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe That's a question for Bill Wzorek (he is on the FordBarn), I'm sure he'll have a shocking answer for you. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-02-2025, 01:11 PM	#3
Rangerstan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2024 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 11	Re: Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe Disregard, just posting on an old post so I can get my newbie 9 posts so I can contact a member, never heard of probation for a forum