FS accessory spring for early cars

[Karl Von Neumann]

No idea on brand on spring is busted and missing 3 caps $80 shipped

[Jerry VanOoteghem]

That brand & design of front springs/shocks were pointed out as a factor in the fatal crash of Ken Meek. My apologies for bringing this up.

[Wayne Sheldon]

That brand & design of front springs/shocks were pointed out as a factor in the fatal crash of Ken Meek. My apologies for bringing this up.

I do not like sabotaging people's for sale items. However, on these style shock absorbers, it is very important to keep reminding that the fronts of these should not be used on a T intended to be driven on modern roads and in modern traffic.
There are solid engineering reasons WHY these are unsafe on the front axle. I think they look great as wall hangers and discussion pieces (discussions should include the explanation that they should not be used today)
A pair of rear shock absorbers of this type (depending a bit on specific manufacturer?) in good condition should be okay for use today, and I think look fantastic on a brass era T!

So I am on your side Jerry V O!

Good luck with the sale! In spite of recent as well as long past histories.

[Loftfield]

Can we have at least a brief explanation of the design dangers?

[Karl Von Neumann]

Can we have at least a brief explanation of the design dangers?

As I understand ut age and lack of maintainence cause the springs the break. Letting the center part of the shock fall down cause the car to drastically change front end geometry and causing especially the front axle to buckle under. I think on a driver car these are stupid on a display or parade car they are a cool accessory.