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WHO DOES THE BEST JOB RE_BUILDING BJ8 SHOCKS?

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Or can I re-build these myself? How can I tell if they need re-building?
 
BobHorvath said:
Or can I re-build these myself? How can I tell if they need re-building?
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Hi Bob.

Best rebuilder: World Wide Auto of Madison.

Some Clues:

Do they leak oil, Does the car bounce up and down going over bumps, Do the arms appear loose on their shafts, When the arms are moved up and down with the shock disconnected is there good force and uniform in both directions. ---Keoke
 
Apple has been at it for years. Knows Healeys well. I got good service.

t has been so long, I forgot what fluid I put in my shocks. Looks like 30 oil.

What are you using for shock fluid?

Ia there an easy way to drain the fluid without removing the shocks?
 
Andy65 said:
Apple has been at it for years. Knows Healeys well. I got good service.

t has been so long, I forgot what fluid I put in my shocks. Looks like 30 oil.

What are you using for shock fluid?

Ia there an easy way to drain the fluid without removing the shocks?
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-- andy 65 i dont believe they use delrin seals nor that they custom re-valve for your particular usage no ive been to that land of fruit and went to worldwide for keeps and no leaks!
 
Glad to learn about Worldwide. I haven't had shocks rebuilt so I don't have first hand knowledge. I did have a wheel cylinder and servo at the land of fruit with no problems so far. Does Worldwide do those?
 
Andy65 said:
Glad to learn about Worldwide. I haven't had shocks rebuilt so I don't have first hand knowledge. I did have a wheel cylinder and servo at the land of fruit with no problems so far. Does Worldwide do those?
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andy65, im not sure but you can ask em, heres his number 1 (800) 362-1025.
 
shock fluid is the same as 20wt motorcycle fork oil.
 
Shock Guru Peter revealed some time ago in this forum that he uses a hydraulic oil available at tractor supply stores. He also gives a lifetime warranty against leaking!
 
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