Re: 1937 120 shocks

Posted by JWL On 2014/7/5 10:43:25

I have a 37 Six Convertible whose suspension and shock absorbers are like the ones on your 120.

The rear shocks are different than the tube type used on the Clipper models and later models through 1950. They are serviceable.

I removed the rear shocks from the car and serviced them on the bench. This is an easy job. One was almost frozen due to having no fluid. I filled them working the arms back and forth until the units would take no more. Part of this procedure of adding oil and working the arms was to drain the fluid and repeat. Some nasty looking fluid came out of them.

The fronts are a different matter and I serviced them on the car. They are similar to the Clipper and later models. I removed the fill plugs and jounced the front end up and down until the units would not take any more fluid.

Filling the shocks made a world of difference in the ride and handling. Luckily, my shocks did not leak and were serviceable.

I used hydraulic jack oil.

Hope this helps.

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