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general discussion => ALL mechanical and technical related questions => Topic started by: cadec20 on May 02, 2018, 02:17:58 PM

Title: Shock rebuild
Post by: cadec20 on May 02, 2018, 02:17:58 PM

Does anyone have a good source for having the front shocks rebuilt?
Thanks
Cody

Title: Re: Shock rebuild
Post by: steve1973 on May 02, 2018, 10:30:34 PM

I had mine done a year or so ago. The type of shocks that a halftrack uses are called Houdaille rotary shock absorbers. I'm told if they are frozen they are not rebuildable. I'm not sure if this is true or not. I was recommended that if I needed some rebuilt to go to Apple Hydraulics in Calverton, NY. Here is their site:

http://www.applehydraulics.com/houdaille.htm

They did a great job restoring mine. They cost $400 including shipping.

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/20151105_113511.jpg)

Steve A.

Title: Re: Shock rebuild
Post by: colkking on May 11, 2018, 01:58:35 AM

Strongly recommend Apple Hydraulics!
They just rebuilt mine--very well done and not expensive.