Toby,
the biggest indication of a bad shock is that it leaks. Once a lot of oil
has leaked out, it offers almost no resistance and it is obvious that it is
bad from the bounce test. So bounce your car, then look for leaks.
Ulix
on 1/16/01 14:44, Toby Atwater at Toby@intri-plex.com wrote:
> What is the appropriate way to test out the shocks? the old bounce test?
> push on that corner of the car and see if the shock is dampened? If it
> continues to bounce 2-3 times, the shock is bad correct?
>
> Thanks
>
> Toby
>
>> Barry,
>>
>> I made the mistake of buying a rebuild kit for a front A-arm
>> from Apple,
>> The new parts had more slop in them than the ones I wanted to
>> replace. Sent
>> them back. The advice of the list is overwhelming on this
>> one. When my
>> shocks are due, they're going to Peter C.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Glen Byrns
>> '59 bugeye
>> '59 Morris Traveller (Winifred)
>>
>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Barry <barryk@cableone.net>
>>> To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 6:08 AM
>>> Subject: Lever Shocks
>>>
>>>
>>>> I am building a street bugeye and am looking for a source
>> to rebuild my
>>>> lever shocks. Is there anyone who does that?
>
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