Tube shocks?

Peter J

Peter J

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Hopefully I'm not offending anyone. I have seen suppliers offer oil tube shocks rather than gas that don't require drilling or welding. Also whoever had advertized them let you purchase the fronts (or rears) seperately without getting all four which I can't afford at this time.
My problem is that I don't remember what supplier it was.
Any help would appreciated.
Thanks,
Pete
 
Can you give me any info about installing the rears? Shock types, how heavy the steel brackets, angles, etc? Are there any diagrams or drawings with sizes, distances etc? T. I. A.
Terry

Peter J said:
Hopefully I'm not offending anyone. I have seen suppliers offer oil tube shocks rather than gas that don't require drilling or welding. Also whoever had advertized them let you purchase the fronts (or rears) seperately without getting all four which I can't afford at this time.
My problem is that I don't remember what supplier it was.
Any help would appreciated.
Thanks,
Pete
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I don't like the front installed by bracket rather than drilling. I had some on and one bracket broke as they are flimsy.
 
I have a set of tube shocks I bought from "m.a.c.s_fabrication" it's a total bolt on installation. found him on e-bay.
 
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the car did'nt have shocks on it when I got it and it would skitter all over the road. the shocks made a world of difference. they are gas shocks and I've read that they give a harsh ride but it seems to ride just fine. m.a.c.s_fabrication also makes spring spreaders that I bought and they are heavy duty and worked great and am happy with there products
 
Peter J said:
Hopefully I'm not offending anyone. I have seen suppliers offer oil tube shocks rather than gas that don't require drilling or welding. Also whoever had advertized them let you purchase the fronts (or rears) seperately without getting all four which I can't afford at this time.
My problem is that I don't remember what supplier it was.
Any help would appreciated.
Thanks,
Pete
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Peter, In my opinion you are on the right track in asking for straight hydraulic and not gas filled shocks. Tube shocks have been adapted to the Model A since the first tube shocks were made. Today there are many kits on the market and some poorly designed ones at that. Make sure you get hydraulic shocks with at least 5 inches of travel. Mounting that is behind the front axle works best. One kit uses a bracket that bolts to the bumper braces in the rear....stay away from that design. As far as I know, Snyder offers the only kit that is worth installing. I don't know how you use your Model A but if you only cruise down to the local Dairy Queen you may not need shocks. Also, shocks are only one part of the suspention and steering system and if those systems are not restored any shock system would be a waste of time and money.
Rainmaker Ron
 
Ron,
Pretty sound advice!
Regarding your 'running without shocks' statement, I found it hard to believe/understand the number/amount of Model As that I see running WITHOUT any shocks! I looked over several As that were for sale without any shocks and were said to be 'restored' !! Go figure.
 
I have the Snyder kit on my roadster. The rears are great but the fronts gave a harsh ride so I put regular Model A's on the front. Good balanced ride with that combination.
 
Hardtimes: I experienced the same as you when I was looking to purchase an A. Many, many do NOT have any shocks om them.
Paul in CT
 
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