Hi everyone; perhaps this question will also aid others besides myself, who've found themselves in this position: is there a book, (or source) for how to rebuild knee action shocks on a 40 Ford? Also, what fluid is used in them, & what numbers do the 40 shocks have on them to identify them as truly being 1940? I have a "pair" with different arm lengths, & different numbers on the arms. Every pair I've seen has mismatched arm numbers. Is this "normal"? Thanks in advance for any knowledge you can provide! John
Rebuild 1940 shocks?
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JM 35 Sedan
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John, you should contact Bill Wzorek who posts here. Click on his avatar picture of a shock or his name and send him a pm or an email. I'm sure he can answer your questions and help you get those '40 shocks rebuilt.
Kube
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Others have told you correctly... Bill is THE guy to do your shocks.
As far as concourse correct shocks for your car:
Front shocks: [FONT="]The arms had cast on them “F‑837”, Ford script, and, on a boss near the end, the number 10.[/FONT][FONT="] The bodies were approximately 2 7/8" in diameter.[/FONT]
Rear shocks: [FONT="]The arms had cast on them “F‑745” and the Ford script.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The bodies were approximately 2 7/8" in diameter.[/FONT]
As far as concourse correct shocks for your car:
Front shocks: [FONT="]The arms had cast on them “F‑837”, Ford script, and, on a boss near the end, the number 10.[/FONT][FONT="] The bodies were approximately 2 7/8" in diameter.[/FONT]
Rear shocks: [FONT="]The arms had cast on them “F‑745” and the Ford script.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The bodies were approximately 2 7/8" in diameter.[/FONT]
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tubman
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You replied to a very old post. I believe the gentleman referred to has passed. I believe the best current rebuilder is "Andy's Shox". I am not an expert, but have heard that "Apple Hydraulics" that advertises a lot, may not be the best, and should be carefully checked out.
Kube
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You heard correctly. Apple does total CRAP work. I think they get new business now and then but zero repeat business.You replied to a very old post. I believe the gentleman referred to has passed. I believe the best current rebuilder is "Andy's Shox". I am not an expert, but have heard that "Apple Hydraulics" that advertises a lot, may not be the best, and should be carefully checked out.
Kube
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Yep! I had quite a few done by Andy. He was prompt, fair in his pricing and quite the craftsman.You replied to a very old post. I believe the gentleman referred to has passed. I believe the best current rebuilder is "Andy's Shox". I am not an expert, but have heard that "Apple Hydraulics" that advertises a lot, may not be the best, and should be carefully checked out.
ANDY FALANDES
andys.shoxs@gmail.com
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Kens 36
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There are two threads going on this. Mike, you are missing an S in Andy's email - andys.shoxs@gmail.com