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General Category => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Robert4 on May 21, 2024, 03:11:20 PM

Title: 1933 plymouth shock rebuild
Post by: Robert4 on May 21, 2024, 03:11:20 PM
I have the start of a leak from the front shock absorbers on the 33 Coupe.  Is there a repair kit?  Is it possible to rebuild these units?  Thx in advance.  Bob
Title: Re: 1933 plymouth shock rebuild
Post by: TodFitch on May 21, 2024, 04:34:36 PM
They are rebuildable though I have not done it myself nor am I aware of kits.

I had mine done decades ago by a long gone company in Long Beach, California and they still seem fine. A quick web search turns up Apple Hydraulics for rebuilding. http://www.applehydraulics.com/shocks.htm

Over on the AACA forum a while back there is a thread on rebuilding a '32 Dodge where the owner rebuilt his own shocks. If I recall correctly they are pretty simple and, at least for his, the seals were available through standard industrial supply companies. See https://forums.aaca.org/topic/213186-the-ressurection-of-daphne-a-1932-dl/?do=findComment&comment=1332813
Title: Re: 1933 plymouth shock rebuild
Post by: Robert4 on May 21, 2024, 05:37:25 PM
Thx Again Tod.  Will look onto this and give it a try.  Bob.