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gwistrup

12-05-2024 @ 5:55 AM

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Thank you for the information. I will reach out to the repair shops.

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12-02-2024 @ 4:17 PM

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I had mine rebuilt about three years ago. I think one of the four still did a little bit of damping. All four had gelled shock fluid around the adjusters. Getting them re-built made a very large difference in the way the car drives (along with new links and new anti-roll links and bushings). It was not cheap, but it was well worth it. This is where I had it done:

Five Points Classic Auto Shocks in Santa Ana, CA. Ph 714-979-0451
2911 s main st unit a ,
Santa ana, 92707

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12-01-2024 @ 5:05 AM

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Ditto Zeke's comments. Do make sure the shocks are proper for your car before rebuild. You can move the adjuster a minor bit in the CW direction to close the valve and make the movement stiffer if that does not work a rebuild MAY or MAY NOT put the shock back in operation. Andy will contact if there are problems.

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11-30-2024 @ 11:05 AM

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Rebuilding the lever action shocks requires special tools. Contact Andy Falandes at andysshoxs.com for rebuilding service.

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11-30-2024 @ 7:14 AM

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The lever action shocks on my 1940 V8 Tudor have oil in them by they don't offer any dampening. Can I rebuild these shocks myself (are there parts available) or is there someone out there who can rebuild them for me? Thank you, Gil

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