Original lever shocks either work like a gentleman or like a doorstop. The bounce test is free: push down a fender—if it oscillates like a diving board, your shocks are moonlighting. Unhook a link and swing the arm: you want smooth, consistent resistance both ways. Top them with proper shock oil (not gear glue), bleed per instructions, and set link lengths so the arms ride mid‑stroke at curb weight. One seized corner makes the whole car crabby. Touring? A click firmer keeps luggage and passengers from pogo‑dancing. Rebuilt units transform the car more than fancy tires ever will. Shocks don’t make it harsh; they erase the aftershocks.
Quarter‑Turn Wisdom: Tighten those shock arm pinch bolts like you care. They love to loosen when you brag about how well the car now rides.
Ford Model AA Trucks 
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