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1936 Phaeton Shock Absorbers
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Lobo |
03-03-2018 @ 6:32 PM
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I have tube style shock Absorbers are those original? Also can they be replaced with a modern shock? Any suggestions on beefing up the rear springs to add a little more support to the rear ?
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42wagon |
03-04-2018 @ 4:17 AM
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You need to give us a little more information. Tube type shock absorbers are not correct for your car. Given that similar modern tube type shock absorbers could be used to replace them. Now you say rearsprings. That leads me to believe that your car has been modified since the proper spring arrangement is one transverse spring and a torque tube Ford rear axle. Maybe a picture would help.
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Lobo |
03-04-2018 @ 11:39 AM
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Thank you for your response. It looks as though I could just go with a modern day shock as these are retrofitted from the original I will send a photo of the type of springs front and rear
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Lobo |
03-04-2018 @ 11:41 AM
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Front leaf springs, rear look exactly like them
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Lobo |
03-04-2018 @ 11:41 AM
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I will try for a better picture of the rear spring
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Lobo |
03-04-2018 @ 11:55 AM
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Do the rear spring photos help?
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Lobo |
03-04-2018 @ 11:57 AM
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Rear spring
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kirkstad |
03-06-2018 @ 7:57 AM
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I would stick with the modern type shocks if your 36 is a driver, you could take them to a auto parts store perhaps they could match them up if they are bad. I have a 36 coupe with the original lever type shocks that need rebuilding.Very expensive!I wish I knew where to get the adapter kit you have on yours.It looks like they used the original lever shock mounting holes etc.,no welding or drilling,enabling the car to be returned to original at some time if one chooses.
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Lobo |
03-06-2018 @ 6:05 PM
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I wish I could help you and how those tubes shocks were installed. I recently bought the car and they had been installed years ago. Interestingly though I have gone to two repair shops and neither are willing to replace the shocks as apparently shocks are built for specific cars. I am not sure if these are the right shocks but they look rather Worn so I plan on replacing them. if I hear anything or find anything out I will be sure to pass it on
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TomO |
03-07-2018 @ 6:52 AM
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You might be able to use the replacement shocks for a 1948 Ford. Most of those older kits were sized to use the 47-48 shock absorbers.
Tom
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