[DeTomaso] Alden Shock Repair

[Mike Drew]

Mike,

Outstanding advice. 

I had seen at least two Aldan shocks that were blown IN THE BOX before they were even installed. I don't understand how some vendors can continue to sell such junk. Fortunately there are several other alternatives, including Koni, QA1, plus the ones sold by PI, and the ones from Scott Bell. Take your pick--but pick one of them!

Mike

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On May 20, 2015, at 21:21, "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net> wrote:

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> -----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
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> -----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!!!!
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