<VV> shocks

[NicolCS at aol.com]

I think you mean that other shocks that you  have purchased extend  
themselves automatically when the restraining strap is taken off.  That's  true for 
gas-charged shocks but not for regular shocks.  To prepare a  regular shock for 
use, hold it vertically (I usually step on the bottom tube  with my feet) and 
extend and compress the shock a couple of times to get  the air and fluid in 
the proper places.  When the shock can be extended and  compressed smoothly, 
fully extend it and install it in the car.  Also note  that shocks usually 
compress very easily and are more difficult to extend.  
Craig Nicol
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ok folks, i think im loosing my mine.  question....i just bought front shock 
for my 69 and when i opened them and  looked the shocks were all ready 
compressed. and -0- recoil is this suppose  to be like this. other shocks i 
bougt for 
other cars had mega recoil and a  tab to hold it compressed. these new ones 
are 
nothig like that.   so  am i right when i say that they are no good thanks 
for 
all of your  help in advance  dave c.<unsnip>