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Old 05-29-2026, 03:31 PM   #1
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Default 35-36 Ford Rear Shocks Test for Rebuildable?

I have some 35-36 rear Ford shocks that could be a core for rebuild, but if they do not move with a wrench are they junk?

Let me know what you think.

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Old 05-29-2026, 04:30 PM   #2
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Default Re: 35-36 Ford Rear Shocks Test for Rebuildable?

From what I gather, what you have or if they are wobbling very loosely, they are scrap.
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Old 05-29-2026, 04:57 PM   #3
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Default Re: 35-36 Ford Rear Shocks Test for Rebuildable?

could be just dried up oil— what does it look like on the underside of the filler plug and inside the reservoir?
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Old 05-29-2026, 05:27 PM   #4
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Default Re: 35-36 Ford Rear Shocks Test for Rebuildable?

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I have some 35-36 rear Ford shocks that could be a core for rebuild, but if they do not move with a wrench are they junk?

Let me know what you think.

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Old 05-30-2026, 05:17 AM   #5
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Default Re: 35-36 Ford Rear Shocks Test for Rebuildable?

Send the shocks to Andy, the rebuilder, he will tell you.
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Old 05-30-2026, 07:52 AM   #6
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Or, if you are replacing them, consider replacing with Lovejoys... have them on my 35.
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