Front shock vs brake rod

[Hotrodfil]

That ain't safe.
Friction shocks are all but useless.
I'd fit Rotoshims.

[The Master Cylinder]

Originally Posted by Russell Reay

A recent post on the Facebook MAFCA page showed a brake rod that has been bent to clear the front shock. Responses all agree that the shock is a later V8 shock, and the solution is to install the correct model A units or friction shocks from Speedway Motors. I have the same issue, but am not inclined to spend the necessary $$ for correct shocks. I have created a functional bend in the rod, but prefer to change shocks. What does anyone say about those friction shocks?

Those look like the Rotoflo shocks Bratton's used to sell.

Originally Posted by Hotrodfil

That ain't safe.
Friction shocks are all but useless.
I'd fit Rotoshims.

Rotoshims would be nice if you could get them. They are as expensive and any other knee action shock tho.