"One-way" shock absorbers - has anyone used one?

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Kelsey on Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 12:28 am:

I was perusing through Bruce's book tonight and on page 405, there is a drawing of a "one-way" shock absorber. According to the caption, it was to prevent rebound action of the springs. Since I own a 1927 Tudor, this peaked my curiosity. Does anyone have one or used one?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Terry Woods, Katy, Texas on Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 12:51 am:

Are you referring to the "snubber" type shock that used a canvas belt or a steel cable held against spring tension. If so, Ford made and offered the cable type in 26 and 27. I have a set, but they need restoring before I can use them. Someone on the Forum has previously posted that they are using a set. Gabriel was one company making them with the strap or belt material, I think.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 01:12 am:

Like these? 1909 NY to Seatle racer.



Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Treace, North FL on Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 10:02 am:

Those are the 're-bound' or snubber type. Became somewhat popular on larger cars too of the late 20's as you see them as factory equipment.

Ford style sold by Ford dealers:



Other brands of 'snubbers' too were made, Stewart, Hassler, and this one by Stromberg.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Wetherbee on Monday, September 17, 2012 - 12:20 pm:

I have a rear Ford style on my car still, but the front one has a frayed cable so I've removed it - would love to find another front, but they are hard to find and expensive when you do...

Impossible to tell how well they work with one off.


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