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Bob Drake rear tube shock kit
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thirtysixford |
05-16-2023 @ 5:45 PM
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Anyone have good or bad experience with this kit? 1935-40 CAR & 1935-41 PICKUP REAR SHOCK & ANTI-SWAY KIT
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51504bat |
05-16-2023 @ 7:01 PM
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I have the Drake kit without the sway bar on my '39 p/u. No issues. Simple install.
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trjford8 |
05-17-2023 @ 7:03 AM
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I installed the kit on a '40 coupe and it worked fine for me. You may need to move the upper shock mounts inboard a little to clear the exhaust.
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thirtysixford |
05-17-2023 @ 9:33 AM
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I had the complete rear axle out doing a gear change and while it was out, I drilled the holes and trimmed the rear cross member as the instructions stated. Just as Trjford8 says, when I put everything back together the exhaust is right in the way of the shock. Now I either have to change the upper shock mount location or have the exhaust modified.
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flatfoot |
05-24-2023 @ 4:26 PM
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I got real and front tube shocks on my '36. I don't know any difference. I going to take them off and reinstall the original ones.
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thirtysixford |
05-25-2023 @ 7:15 PM
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Thanks flatfoot I have the original shocks that are worn out, And the brackets to convert to Lovejoy shocks I bought from a club member years ago.(anyone interested?) The lever shocks are expensive..... So if you didn't notice a difference, maybe tube shocks are the way to go for a non original car
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