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enio45 04-13-2016 03:32 AM

Spiral Shocks - Rebuild??
 
I know this topic has come up before - how do we get original spiral shock rebuilt?

I have several assembly line dated spirals and would like to have them rebuilt internally - i can restore the outside easily enough.

I have heard people saying try this guy and try that guy - BUT never have i heard a response that was - wow outstanding rebuild - actually - i never heard of the results of the "try these guys"......sooooooo
I'm going around on this again looking for potential restorers for the shocks.....anyone have a good lead, experience with someone ...OR....this is just not possible??

Appreciate the help and advise

MosportGreen66 04-13-2016 12:32 PM

Re: Spiral Shocks - Rebuild??
 
Eddie, Dan Patch is very well known in the Corvette world is quickly becoming the end all be all for shocks. He has a few services:

-Restamp service, he will take new shocks and stamp a date/part # which are undetectable on the show field
-Restoration service, restoring your original shocks mechanically and cosmetically
-Antique service, he will take your original or his restamp shocks and make them look survivor-esque, great rust, patina etc.

I've used all three services many times. Turn around is about 2 months. Cost is not cheap... I think about $300/shock? Being said he is a true craftsman and his work is fantastic.

Good luck!

Dan

ban617 04-13-2016 05:43 PM

Re: Spiral Shocks - Rebuild??
 
I heard of one guy swapping your tube onto a new shock ..

jl8z28 04-13-2016 06:46 PM

Re: Spiral Shocks - Rebuild??
 
Not sure if it's the same guy but there's a guy on eBay that rebuilds them

enio45 04-14-2016 05:51 AM

Re: Spiral Shocks - Rebuild??
 
Dan - thanks for the info and insight - ill contact dan and discuss what i have and what he can do.


Appreciate the info very much.

CamarosRus 03-07-2023 10:34 PM

Need upper/lower Cross Bar RUBBER BUSHINGS replaced on Spiral Survivor OEM shocks

Is the any lower cost alternative to Dan's $40 each


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