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mshmodela · 07-12-2014, 05:12 PM

Since my car has no shocks and ordered a set of Bill's shocks... looking for the list of mounting hardware.

Patrick L. · 07-12-2014, 05:49 PM

You'll need arms and links. All probably available on such as Ebay, etc. The vendors also should have them.

machine girl · 07-12-2014, 05:55 PM

is bill making shocks again?

kingbee · 07-12-2014, 06:58 PM

Yes, a limited run. If you want them, get on his list.

Mshmodela. You also need special bolts and nuts, available from the vendors

Purdy Swoft · 07-12-2014, 08:32 PM

Brattons lists the special bolts, washers and nut set on page 109 .Part number24930 price $8.50 . This set bolts all four shocks to the frame. They also have the shock arms and links on page. 109 and 110 . I would recommend using new shock arms rather than used shock arms . If the balls are worn on the shock arms, the original style links will fall off and be lost. If the balls are worn on the front spring perches and rear axle housings , You will be safer using the later style dog bone links. The dog bone links was Fords better idea and was used from 32 through 48. These links used rubber balls that covered the metal link balls. If a dog bone link comes off on one end, the other end will still hold and the link won't be lost. With the original tube style link, if one end slips off of a worn ball, spring tension is lost and that is why the link falls off.

mshmodela · 07-12-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Brattons lists the special bolts, washers and nut set on page 109 .Part number24930 price $8.50 . This set bolts all four shocks to the frame. They also have the shock arms and links on page. 109 and 110 . I would recommend using new shock arms rather than used shock arms . If the balls are worn on the shock arms, the original style links will fall off and be lost. If the balls are worn on the front spring perches and rear axle housings , You will be safer using the later style dog bone links. The dog bone links was Fords better idea and was used from 32 through 48. These links used rubber balls that covered the metal link balls. If a dog bone link comes off on one end, the other end will still hold and the link won't be lost. With the original tube style link, if one end slips off of a worn ball, spring tension is lost and that is why the link falls off.

Thanks, and planned on all new arms etc... I naturally not aware of the benefits of the dog bone link...

Purdy Swoft · 07-12-2014, 09:16 PM

Metal to metal contact wears quickly. Ford changed both the shock links and radius rod ball setup in 32 through 48. The rubber ball covers have to be replaced in time but rubber to metal doesn't wear the metal balls and was a better idea.

C26Pinelake · 07-13-2014, 02:29 PM

Just so you know, Bill's shocks are $1100 for the shocks plus shipping.
Wayne

diomed · 07-15-2014, 12:48 AM

I ordered a set of the shocks too. I'm looking at ordering the bolts from Roy Nacewicz

PDF catalog:

http://www.fordscript.com/ford_bolts...ogs/modelA.pdf

I'm hoping this is what we need:

R-84-13-A Special “D” shaped, fine thread shock absorber bolts, $ 12.95/pkg
nuts, locks in original S-2 finish. 1928-31 (12 pcs/pkg)

07-12-2014, 05:12 PM	#1
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	shock mounting hardware Since my car has no shocks and ordered a set of Bill's shocks... looking for the list of mounting hardware. __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio Last edited by mshmodela; 07-12-2014 at 08:50 PM.

07-12-2014, 05:49 PM	#2
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: shock mounting hardware You'll need arms and links. All probably available on such as Ebay, etc. The vendors also should have them.

07-12-2014, 05:55 PM	#3
machine girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 422	Re: shock mounting hardware is bill making shocks again?

07-12-2014, 06:58 PM	#4
kingbee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern Chicago suburb Posts: 105	Re: shock mounting hardware Yes, a limited run. If you want them, get on his list. Mshmodela. You also need special bolts and nuts, available from the vendors

07-12-2014, 08:32 PM	#5
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: shock mounting hardware Brattons lists the special bolts, washers and nut set on page 109 .Part number24930 price $8.50 . This set bolts all four shocks to the frame. They also have the shock arms and links on page. 109 and 110 . I would recommend using new shock arms rather than used shock arms . If the balls are worn on the shock arms, the original style links will fall off and be lost. If the balls are worn on the front spring perches and rear axle housings , You will be safer using the later style dog bone links. The dog bone links was Fords better idea and was used from 32 through 48. These links used rubber balls that covered the metal link balls. If a dog bone link comes off on one end, the other end will still hold and the link won't be lost. With the original tube style link, if one end slips off of a worn ball, spring tension is lost and that is why the link falls off.

07-12-2014, 09:16 PM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: shock mounting hardware Metal to metal contact wears quickly. Ford changed both the shock links and radius rod ball setup in 32 through 48. The rubber ball covers have to be replaced in time but rubber to metal doesn't wear the metal balls and was a better idea.

07-13-2014, 02:29 PM	#8
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: shock mounting hardware Just so you know, Bill's shocks are $1100 for the shocks plus shipping. Wayne

07-15-2014, 12:48 AM	#9
diomed Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 138	Re: shock mounting hardware I ordered a set of the shocks too. I'm looking at ordering the bolts from Roy Nacewicz PDF catalog: http://www.fordscript.com/ford_bolts...ogs/modelA.pdf I'm hoping this is what we need: R-84-13-A Special “D” shaped, fine thread shock absorber bolts, $ 12.95/pkg nuts, locks in original S-2 finish. 1928-31 (12 pcs/pkg) __________________ kris