[DeTomaso] Alden Shock Repair

[Mike Thomas]

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Thomas [mailto:mbefthomas at comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 9:21 PM
To: 'Panteratime'
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Alden Shock Repair

How to rebuild Alden shocks:
1- Remove shocks from car
2 - Throw them as far as you can or use for boat anchor on a boat you don't care about
3 - Bite the bullet and buy new Konis
4 - Smile

Alden will rebuild them for you at a cost, but they will only last another 2000 miles.  These shocks were never meant for the kind of hard driving many Pantera owners do, and as I recall hearing, were mostly meant for hot rods.

Good luck, your results may vary.
Mike Thomas
Pres., Panteras Northwest
Yellow ’74 #6328



-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Panteratime via DeTomaso
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2015 8:15 AM
To: detomaso at poca.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Alden Shock Repair


Folks,
Noticed oil leaking from front Alden coil over aluminum shock.   Purchased 3/2005.   Although likely only 2000 miles on car since then, they leak!!!   Anyone know of a rebuild kit or if rebuilding  a shock by yourself is doable?   Alden is in CA, and it would cost more to ship and pay rebuild charge than buy a new Shock likely!!!  
Also any hints in front shock removal?   
Thanks!!!!