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Planojc · 08-23-2017, 10:23 AM

Any 35 ford owners using modern shocks? looking for the best kit available.
Thanks.

weemark · 08-23-2017, 10:47 AM

i used the pete and jakes kit, it bolted on without any fuss, I liked it because the top of the shock is supported in double shear whereas other kits seem to mount them in single shear.

https://www.peteandjakes.com/parts/1...ont-shock-kit/

Talkwrench · 08-23-2017, 07:19 PM

Yes I use the same on my 35 pickup along with the weld on rear mounts, if you use their anti swaybar as well you will turn your car into a new one! ; )

36fordguy · 08-23-2017, 07:22 PM

Yes P&J on my 36 pu 40k miles working good (front and rear) -36pickup

TJ · 08-23-2017, 07:31 PM

You can also use the Bob Drake kit for the front and rear.

d.conrad · 08-23-2017, 09:58 PM

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I made my own rear mounts. '51 Plymouth front shocks. Work great.

weemark · 08-24-2017, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d.conrad

I made my own rear mounts. '51 Plymouth front shocks. Work great.

the bolt/stud going through the bottom of the shock on the last pic makes it look like its sitting at an angle. I cant see how this bolt/stud can support a shock absorber safely give its only going through a small plate on one side of the shock.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-24-2017, 06:46 AM

This is an older post that gives some details on an adapter used on the rear of 35-36 Fords. This is what's on a '35 3w coupe that I own. Unfortunately some of the Photo Bucket pictures have been eliminated.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=shocks

1948F-1Pickup · 08-24-2017, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weemark

the bolt/stud going through the bottom of the shock on the last pic makes it look like its sitting at an angle. I cant see how this bolt/stud can support a shock absorber safely give its only going through a small plate on one side of the shock.

The owner would know if his mounting plate was getting "worked" or anything in the system, just by looking. Odds are the valving in those OE shocks is pretty light, so that contributes to it being a non problem for fatigue.
The angle of the shocks isn't ideal but there's stuff in the way of making his
mounting the ideal 80-90 degrees.

08-23-2017, 10:23 AM	#1
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 843	Modern shocks on a 35 Ford Any 35 ford owners using modern shocks? looking for the best kit available. Thanks.

08-23-2017, 10:47 AM	#2
weemark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: uk Posts: 367	Re: Modern shocks on a 35 Ford i used the pete and jakes kit, it bolted on without any fuss, I liked it because the top of the shock is supported in double shear whereas other kits seem to mount them in single shear. https://www.peteandjakes.com/parts/1...ont-shock-kit/

08-23-2017, 07:22 PM	#4
36fordguy Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 73	Re: Modern shocks on a 35 Ford Yes P&J on my 36 pu 40k miles working good (front and rear) -36pickup

08-23-2017, 07:31 PM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,035	Re: Modern shocks on a 35 Ford You can also use the Bob Drake kit for the front and rear.

08-24-2017, 06:46 AM	#8
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Modern shocks on a 35 Ford This is an older post that gives some details on an adapter used on the rear of 35-36 Fords. This is what's on a '35 3w coupe that I own. Unfortunately some of the Photo Bucket pictures have been eliminated. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=shocks __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*