| Flatbob | -- 05-23-2011 @ 6:34 PM |
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Am putting a '40 Ford sway bar on my '36 once I locate a set of '40-'41 front perches, my question concerns what type of shock would give me the best ride. For reasons of simplicity I would prefer to keep the Houdaille's but if there is a convincing argument that a tube type offers a superior ride I would go with the tube type. Have heard the moonshine drivers back in the day preferred the Lovejoy shocks when running from the feds but these are probably very difficult to find. I'd never heard of them until today. Any opinions would be appreciated.
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| TomO | -- 05-24-2011 @ 7:14 AM |
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IMHO there is little or no difference in ride between a good set of Houdaille and tube shocks. If there is a difference the Houdaille is probably better due to the fact that it can be adjusted for better control. Shock absorbers just control the spring rebound, ride quality is determined by spring rate, wheel base, tires and is very subjective. You may like a stiffer ride and someone else may like a softer ride. Tom
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| trjford8 | -- 05-24-2011 @ 7:42 AM |
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I just sold a complete set of the Lovejoys with Ford adapters over on Fordbarn about a month ago. the advantage to the Lovejoys is they can easily and cheaply be rebuilt.They are a lever shock just like the Houdaille. As TomO says it's mostly a matter of personal preference in ride quality. I prefer the tube shocks simply because I would not want to spend the money to rebuild the Houdaille. If your current shocks work well and don't leak I would say use them in the interest of saving $. This message was edited by trjford8 on 5-24-11 @ 7:43 AM
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