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WHen I purchased my GT5, it came with a second set of adjustable shocks that had previously been replaced because they leaked. As a learning process, I decided to try and rebuild them. After finding a suitable pin wrench on-line to facilitate disassembly, I managed to explore their inner workings. I would like to replace the seals. However, I do not know the brand. They have no brand identifier other than the color orange that leads nme to suspect Koni. Although, I am not sure the color is original. Any ideas after looking at the pics?

BTW, the plastic bag is partially filled with air and was inside the shock housing. That was unexpected.

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5/3/116:31 AM

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And another pic looking into the tubes.

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5/3/116:32 AM

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They look like steel-body Aldan's to me. I have a set on my car I bought from a friend. They were originally on his car that Gary Hall did many years ago. One of the shocks was leaking so he sent it back to Aldan and they rebuilt it. I don't see the spring perches in your picture, that would tell me more. The adjuster screw has like 8 or 9 clicks?

5/3/119:54 AM

jtpanteraMember

Panterapatt Thanks for taking a stab at identifying the shocks. I was able to get a photo of the spring perches. Does this help confirm identification?

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5/7/117:29 AM

panterapattMember

those look identical to mine JT

Call Alden and they hopefully help you out. I am running them on my car successfully.

5/7/111:32 PM

jtpanteraMember

Panterapatt - I very much appreciate your shock ID talents. I'll give Alden a call. Thanks

5/7/115:54 PM

jtpanteraMember

BTW, what is your take on the adjuster screw? Screw in to ??? and out to ???. Yes about 9 clicks from stop to stop.

5/7/115:56 PM

panterapattMember

I am on the soft side - I think I went about 3 or 4 (from the left side going clockwise)

The shock/spring combo is very stiff

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