[Healeys] relacement shock absorbers

[Dave Russell]

In my experience, a seemingly "good" old shock can appear & feel like 
it's working ok. However, when compared to a really good rebuilt, the RB 
will have noticeably more damping resistance. They do appear to lose 
efficiency through wear, even though they feel ok & don't leak.

In my opinion, the very best lever shocks you can get are rebuilts from 
Peter Caldwell at:
http://www.nosimport.com/

The price is very reasonable & the replacement seals that he uses are 
extremely good. The only shock I know of that has a Life Time Guarantee.

Dave Russell

Taylor, Todd S wrote:

> Another question related to shocks, if the shock has been on the car
>for 50 years and still works
>should you still replace it??   Or wait until it goes bad... Or just
>replace them, don't worry about cleaning up the old one??
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
>Of G Vernau Sr
>Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 11:35 AM
>To: Healeys
>Subject: [Healeys] relacement shock absorbers
>
>I'm getting ready to replace the 40 year old original shocks on my BJ8.
>I'd appreciate listers opinions on relacement options, ie, rebuilts from
>Apple, new from Moss et al, tube shock retrofit, etc.
>
>Thanks,
>George Vernau Sr
>1967 BJ8
>Houston TX