Rebuildable shocks?

[ghak99]

I recently bought some TT tires with wheels and was given some 250r 12" TT shocks that are a little soft. The previous owner thought they were "Dean Martin" shocks, but was not sure. They look like a pretty old shock, with an all chrome body and spring. Has anyone ever heard of these shocks, & How can I tell if they are rebuildable?

I will post some pics of them tomorrow.

[ghak99]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid107/p254bda204991864d6972a83679950b4d/f95bcfeb.jpg


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid107/p7e4742048229763a82da57f845c4b621/f95bcfe5.jpg


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid107/pe395e7cef91a911ce483721b14ad060b/f95bcfe6.jpg

[cdalejef]

Those are stock shocks that have been modified to use a shorter spring.

[ghak99]

So they are not rebuildable then right? They are 12" from eye to eye, how is the mod done?

Thanks

[cdalejef]

Correct, they are not rebuildable. They cut the shaft down, install a short spring and spring retainer then weld the eye back on.

[ghak99]

I C....thanks