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grf · 10-28-2018, 06:56 PM

any suggestions
my veh
stock model a frame 1951 8ba engine 40 rear end with spring perch on top of axel housing stock model a rear spring with 5 leaf
front spring posie reversed eye super slide
body model a 2dr sedan with roof removed

my problem extreme hard ride tried front and rear speedway gas shocks
socal oil filled shocks with almost no spring movement
without shocks springs front and rear move well
any ideas what I am doing wrong

thanks
Gerry

russcc · 10-29-2018, 07:40 AM

Gas pressure shocks are, as you found, to stiff for these light cars. I used '60-'70s Volkswagen tube shocks on the roadster. I believe the supplier is in CT. If I can find the invoice, I will post the info,

Kahuna · 10-29-2018, 08:15 PM

Look into MGB rear Armstrong shocks

Tim Ayers · 10-29-2018, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russcc

Gas pressure shocks are, as you found, to stiff for these light cars. I used '60-'70s Volkswagen tube shocks on the roadster. I believe the supplier is in CT. If I can find the invoice, I will post the info,

That would be great. I need some shocks too

russcc · 10-30-2018, 08:06 PM

The Volks shocks were Vern Tardel's suggestion. The supplier I used was Bug City, Berlin Ct. 860 666 2489.

Description; "shocks, rear 49-66, Bus Van Frt/Rear 55-67.
Part # 113513031 Gbr 2012 price $36.95 ea.

I will post a photo of them installed in the next day or so.

TJ · 10-31-2018, 09:13 AM

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You can also get those VW shocks from Napa Auto parts.

Tim Ayers · 10-31-2018, 09:28 AM

Are they the same length front and rear?

Ol' Ron · 10-31-2018, 10:34 AM

I like to use the shocks from the early Malibu cheys from the 70's. these are 70/30 shocks. unfortunately you have to make the brackets.

CaliforniaBorn36 · 10-31-2018, 02:49 PM

Also remember to check specs on extended and collapsed length. It can make a significant difference in ride and safety. Too long a collapsed length can lead to broken shocks and or mounts and exessive bottoming out.

Maybe check Speedway/Pete and Jakes for their hot rod shocks. I used Monroe 5752 shock on 1941 1/2 ton Pickup.

russcc · 10-31-2018, 06:44 PM

Photos of Volks shock on a '29 roaster on an original '32 frame, A cross member, '32 wishbone anchored to K member, old Moredrop axle, F1 upper shock mounts, threaed bungs welded to axle at the perch pin bosses, (another Vern solution). Used same shocks on the rear, '40 axle, A cross member & spring. Modified '46-48 Ford aftermarket lower tube mounts upper mount on cross member.

Tim Ayers · 10-31-2018, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russcc

Photos of Volks shock on a '29 roaster on an original '32 frame, A cross member, '32 wishbone anchored to K member, old Moredrop axle, F1 upper shock mounts, threaed bungs welded to axle at the perch pin bosses, (another Vern solution). Used same shocks on the rear, '40 axle, A cross member & spring. Modified '46-48 Ford aftermarket lower tube mounts upper mount on cross member.

Thank you. Exactly what I'm doing. Needed to get shocks, so these will fit the bill.

russcc · 11-01-2018, 09:01 AM

Sorry about the dark photo, this is better. Forgot to add, reversed spring eyes, front.

10-28-2018, 06:56 PM	#1
grf Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Lincoln RI Posts: 22	light duty shocks any suggestions my veh stock model a frame 1951 8ba engine 40 rear end with spring perch on top of axel housing stock model a rear spring with 5 leaf front spring posie reversed eye super slide body model a 2dr sedan with roof removed my problem extreme hard ride tried front and rear speedway gas shocks socal oil filled shocks with almost no spring movement without shocks springs front and rear move well any ideas what I am doing wrong thanks Gerry

10-29-2018, 07:40 AM	#2
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: light duty shocks Gas pressure shocks are, as you found, to stiff for these light cars. I used '60-'70s Volkswagen tube shocks on the roadster. I believe the supplier is in CT. If I can find the invoice, I will post the info,

10-29-2018, 08:15 PM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: light duty shocks Look into MGB rear Armstrong shocks

10-30-2018, 08:06 PM	#5
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: light duty shocks The Volks shocks were Vern Tardel's suggestion. The supplier I used was Bug City, Berlin Ct. 860 666 2489. Description; "shocks, rear 49-66, Bus Van Frt/Rear 55-67. Part # 113513031 Gbr 2012 price $36.95 ea. I will post a photo of them installed in the next day or so.

10-31-2018, 09:13 AM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: light duty shocks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You can also get those VW shocks from Napa Auto parts.

10-31-2018, 09:28 AM	#7
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: light duty shocks Are they the same length front and rear?

10-31-2018, 10:34 AM	#8
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: light duty shocks I like to use the shocks from the early Malibu cheys from the 70's. these are 70/30 shocks. unfortunately you have to make the brackets.

10-31-2018, 02:49 PM	#9
CaliforniaBorn36 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 427	Re: light duty shocks Also remember to check specs on extended and collapsed length. It can make a significant difference in ride and safety. Too long a collapsed length can lead to broken shocks and or mounts and exessive bottoming out. Maybe check Speedway/Pete and Jakes for their hot rod shocks. I used Monroe 5752 shock on 1941 1/2 ton Pickup. Last edited by CaliforniaBorn36; 10-31-2018 at 03:01 PM.