This subject has been beaten to death on the other Ford forum. All good opinions and facts. Now I am looking at shocks from a different angle. There is the very well known rebuilder and several lessor known rebuilders. The big three suppliers sell shocks that look to be identical for about the same price. So my question is go with rebuilt or new. The price is about the same. Now what is the recomendation for a supplier.
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I had a set of Houdaille Shocks made by Bill Stipe put on Sarah just this past winter, had one rebuilt original go south, replaced all four. Good investment...IMO."Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" -
Some of the new suppliers shocks have sealed reservoirs, no oil can be added...I believe Brattons is that way. 1 year warranty
snyders description does not seem to definitively say, maybe call and ask
stipes are serviceable
stipe started making his before snyders and Brattons started theirs ...
Before that just going the rebuilt route was the only viable option..
i think the consensus is to go with the stipes
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"Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience"Comment
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the shocks you linked are sealed... those are not stipe shocksComment
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Hey, I'm 93 going on 96, the mind is sometimes preoccupied...................I did get shocks, they are sealed and I gets dem from Brattons....Mon!!! that's good for me to remember at my age!!!! I wanted sealed shock, one less ting I have to remember to fill!!!! :oOriginally posted by Mitch View Post"Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience"Comment
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The majority seem to agree on Bill Stipe for shocks. I got an e-mail this morning and yes they are in stock.Comment
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How much are they now? I know he was out of stock sometime back or he had stopped making them. I can't remember.Originally posted by Captndan View Post"Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience"Comment
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they might be a little more than the vendors but well worth the difference when your forking out that kind of cash
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This is what I want for my car. I ordered a set of Stipe shocks yesterday.Originally posted by mshmodela
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All I can, and will say is that a few years ago I bought two of the then available repro shocks with the sealed outer chamber ( no oil). I had them the on the front. After checking a few weeks ago, one was completely slack..no resistance at all, and the other had its main shaft sheared off so it came out in two pieces. Junk. Less than 1000 miles.
The rears were original rebuilt from Ron Paul or John Holland ( don't remember) and were still fine. I bought a complete set of Stipes and they are works of art. I will never have to buy anymore. The ole Ford rides like a Lincoln now!
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I had a set of M&S Houdaille-imitation shocks from Snyders a few years ago. 2 of the bodies burst and split in half. The oil in the other two burst out. All on our first long trip.
Snyders credited the full amount against a new Bill Stipe set. We bought another set for my wifes Tudor. Have done 18000 miles on the first set. They work beautifully.
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just so everyone understands,, snyders used to sell bill stipes shocks but now they have their own thing going..Originally posted by SAJ View Post
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My roadster pickup needs shocks. The ones on there are originals that were restored by some old guy I met at Hershey over 15 years ago, and they do not work anymore. Has anyone bought the new repros from Bratton's or Snyder's? If so, are they any good?09-18-2019, 08:35 PM -
About 20 years ago I purchased a set of reproduction shocks from M&M Hydraulics. I was happy with the ride and rebound characteristics of the shocks for about 5 years after which they slowly declined and leaked. Has anyone opened the older reproduction shocks to determine if they can be rebuilt? If so, could you please share what I will find when I open them up so I can have some plan of attack...02-25-2019, 06:37 PM -
I have just removed a complete set of "Ford Logo" Houdialle shocks from my 30 Pickup. They are functioning, but not well, and three of them are not leaking, the fourth is leaking only slightly. They are not rusty and should be an easy rebuild. What do you feel is a reasonable asking price for these shocks. I do not need them as I replaced them with new Stipe shocks....07-13-2018, 03:55 PM -
29 CCPU. No original shocks . purchased set from a 78 MGB on a EBAY auction. $25 US Funds , $33 CDN Plus $65 shipping . can't believe what a difference from no shocks too at least something to damper the ride. Truck was actually unsafe to drive with the suspension alive with no shocks. So on to the front next when another auction comes up....You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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After much consternation, I've decided to adapt a pair of MGB rear shocks to the rear of my 29 model A. Found a pair of "good used" shocks on the Bay for a reasonable price. They should be here tomorrow. I'd appreciate any advise from anyone who as made this installation....02-21-2019, 12:53 PM -
So Rusty aint got no shocks and I aint got the pocket change for Stipes. So I am looking at Snyders (no drill) or Ken Davis drill. Whatcha'll think I should go with?05-14-2018, 11:29 AM -
I am interested in any members' opinions/experiences on the modern shock absorber kit offered by Bratton's (see https://www.brattons.com/no-drilling...nting-kit.html). I like the idea of not having to remove the brake drums and the like to install the rears. I have asked Bratton's for any additional instructions they have, but what they have is just what is shown on the website. If anyone...09-20-2017, 03:23 PM -
Yesterday I installed a set of Offenhauser Friction Shocks on my 30 Town Sedan driver. I wanted to try these as a alternative to replacing or rebuilding the stock shocks and at a fraction of the cost ( $95 per set from Speedway) these seemed to be worth trying. The install was a snap using the original bolt holes in the frame, the arms were the same length as the original, all I had to do was add...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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We're working on a friend's tudor sedan fitted with tube shocks (car has many older mod's !) Does any one know what brand of eyelet or loop end shock would fit as replacements? We've read that some find them too stiff for the A but the owner can't buy original repro's at $1100+. We contacted some vendors from the MAFCA list and all they sell are full kits (with no separate shock brand info.available)....08-05-2017, 10:36 AM -
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Yesterday I installed a set of Offenhauser Friction Shocks on my 30 Town Sedan driver. I wanted to try these as a alternative to replacing or rebuilding the stock shocks and at a fraction of the cost ( $95 per set from Speedway) these seemed to be worth trying. The install was a snap using the original bolt holes in the frame, the arms were the same length as the...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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