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Ford Freak · 09-23-2020, 10:04 PM

Hi guys ! I want to replace the tube shocks on the front of my '37 coupe .
It has a Posies reversed eye front spring in it . I need them to be about 9" when fully closed , & about 13" when fully open . What type/brand are you happy with ? Thanks ! ...F F

glennpm · 09-24-2020, 06:16 AM

This thread may help. Mart posted a good chart within it.

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

Ol' Ron · 09-24-2020, 06:52 AM

I use shocks fron the gM 70s/50s rear wheel drive cars, like the chevel, Camaro. The weight of the car is important, also these cars use a 70/30 valving for a smother ride. Unfortunately the upper mount is the stud type so you have to modify the ypper mount.

Ford Freak · 09-24-2020, 07:54 AM

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That's good info . Thanks ! - F F

09-23-2020, 10:04 PM	#1
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,096	Best front tube shocks ? Hi guys ! I want to replace the tube shocks on the front of my '37 coupe . It has a Posies reversed eye front spring in it . I need them to be about 9" when fully closed , & about 13" when fully open . What type/brand are you happy with ? Thanks ! ...F F

09-24-2020, 06:16 AM	#2
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: Best front tube shocks ? This thread may help. Mart posted a good chart within it. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=shocks

09-24-2020, 06:52 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Best front tube shocks ? I use shocks fron the gM 70s/50s rear wheel drive cars, like the chevel, Camaro. The weight of the car is important, also these cars use a 70/30 valving for a smother ride. Unfortunately the upper mount is the stud type so you have to modify the ypper mount.

09-24-2020, 07:54 AM	#4
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,096	Re: Best front tube shocks ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That's good info . Thanks ! - F F