| RAK402 | -- 01-19-2021 @ 9:42 AM |
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I struggled with getting the Shock Links off of my 1940 Sedan. I got a lot of good advice from this forum (I asked the question, plus did a search for previous posts). I found two tools that make this job relatively easy, shown in the first photo (both came from Amazon). The one on the left (a "Tie Rod End Tool") worked great to remove the upper and lower ends of the front front links, and the upper end of the rear links easily (easier still for the front, as I had the front brake backing plates and spindles off at the time). This tool would not fit on the lower rear as threaded end of the tapered stud for the link was partially covered by the brake drum/backing plate. I did not want to take the rear drums and backing plates off, if at all possible. The second tool (listed as a "Ball Joint Separator")proved ideal for removing the lower, rear end of the links. It took just a few minutes per link (less effort than removing the nut on the tapered link stud). The first and third photos show it in place. I am by no means an expert on any of this, but am posting this to try to contribute something (I have received a great deal of help from this group) and would like to save others the same frustration that I experienced before finding these tools. This message was edited by RAK402 on 1-19-21 @ 9:44 AM
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| 46coupe | -- 07-18-2021 @ 3:31 AM |
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Thank you for the help and pics. I'll order these today. The other problem that has cropped up is, the two flat pieces that hold the leaf spring at its end are up against the lower connecting link. Do I have to remove them in order to hook up this tool to back the link out? The car has been lifted for about a month as other things got in the way of my progress. I lowered the car to the floor yesterday and it does not sit level. The drivers side {broken link side} is much higher than the passenger side. The right rear tire now rubs on the edge of the fender. Prior to hanging on the lift the car set fairly level even with the broken link. Sorry if this is a stupid question. I've never worked on a car this old before and never dealt with transverse leaf springs
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| RAK402 | -- 07-18-2021 @ 12:41 PM |
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Here are links to both: That one will not work on the lower end of the rear links that are partially blocked by the rear brake drum. They look similar to the ones shown in the Ford Service Bulletins for 1932 to 1937, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BJGLYYJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This one easily worked on the rear ones behind the brake drum. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015ENEFUS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There is a lot of force involved-these things pop out suddenly/violently and quite loudly. Be very careful. " The other problem that has cropped up is, the two flat pieces that hold the leaf spring at its end are up against the lower connecting link. " I am not familiar with the 1946-perhaps someone here with more knowledge can answer that. Is there a photograph of the two flat pieces? This message was edited by RAK402 on 7-18-21 @ 12:56 PM
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