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Old 06-09-2016, 09:26 PM   #1
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My 36 sedan needs rear shock work. I'm thinking of the more modern shocks at this point. Could use some ideas on shock kits and how they have worked for any of you that have gone this route. Terry
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Bought front and rear kits from Drake for my '39 p/u. Fairly easy install. All in all I'm happy with them. Truck goes down the road OK considering its age.



















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I just installed a rear tube shock kit, with a sway bar, from Drake. It has made a world of difference in the handling of the car. Particularly in the cornering. I'm glad I did it. I also put tube shocks on the front.
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Old 06-11-2016, 08:19 PM   #4
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Did the same rear kit from Drake, but did the front tube shock kit from Pete and Jake.
Both turned out great and really improved overall handling but does ride a little harder then before with the old lever shocks. Price was much cheaper then rebuilding the old shocks.
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