Toby,
I test them by disconnecting the shock arm from the suspension and
moving it thru it's range. The resistance should be even thru out the
stroke. A shock can pass the bounce test but still have a big dead spot
that affects ride and handling.
Peter S.
Charlotte NC
Toby Atwater 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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