very nice, clear instructions and will help when it's time for me to do the same. Do you know what is a good indicator that these need to be rebuilt on a running vehicle? Is there a test that makes it obvious? Or every so many miles? It it like a shock absorber on a modern vehicle, press down and if the motion isn't dampened straight away, then refurbish them?
I’m afraid I don’t know the answer. I did mine as the car is a barn find and was stood for 20 years so I’m assuming everything needs fixing. I seem to remember in the old days the test was to push down hard on a corner of the car and it should rebound back up and then settle immediately if the shock was good. Also I think an indicator of worn shocks was if the car wallowed in the corners and the ride was spongy t
very nice, clear instructions and will help when it's time for me to do the same. Do you know what is a good indicator that these need to be rebuilt on a running vehicle? Is there a test that makes it obvious? Or every so many miles? It it like a shock absorber on a modern vehicle, press down and if the motion isn't dampened straight away, then refurbish them?
I have the rear wheels off my Midget at the moment, so this might be the right time to check mine.
I’m afraid I don’t know the answer. I did mine as the car is a barn find and was stood for 20 years so I’m assuming everything needs fixing. I seem to remember in the old days the test was to push down hard on a corner of the car and it should rebound back up and then settle immediately if the shock was good. Also I think an indicator of worn shocks was if the car wallowed in the corners and the ride was spongy t
Nice video! Have you ever had to replace the seal on the lever arm itself? Is that something a regular guy can do or does it require special tools?