Shock absorbers - 1946 Coupe

[old46ford]

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

 

[Vic Piano]

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

 

[Rangerstan]

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]

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".