identity of rear shock absorbers on a 1957 Dominator 88

Are they Armstrong dampers ? A photo would be handy.

Nortons can be fitted with a variety of makes of shocks ,the Armstrong ones do look the part though.

Here is a '57 Model 77 with Armstrong shocks.

They look like Girlings. Won't the original shrouds take a blasting and powder-coating? I would far rather use original parts than throw them away and buy after-market ones, assuming they are salvageable. You know the originals will fit!

I have just finished a 1957 ES2, my research stated that Norton went to Girling shocks for 1957,my original shocks look similar to the picture, I fitted NJB replacements, they look very similar.

Al

Just rebuilding myDominator 99first registered Feb 57 and it has Armstrong's identical to Skip's photo. The manufacturingdate on the shocks is 1955 so they were obviously stilusing up old stock.

The top seals and piston rods need replacing on mine after standing outside for 8 years, does anyone know of a reputablecompany/individual who will undertake their repair?

Dick

Armstrongs are easily recognised by the knurled area on the body. Used to be able to get units rebuilt ,Rustler Racing??.

Thanks Robert I will give them a try, otherwise it will be have a go myself.

Dick