Model A shock links

[Tim Ayers]

Could someone please post a picture of a Model A shock link?

I didn't realize Model A's didn't use the rubber balls like the early V8's.

I'm assuming the ball end on the shock arm is bigger as well?

Since this was a dry fit with grease, did these survive?

Would be interested in purchasing some Model A shock links and arms.

Thanks,

Tim

 

[Mitch//pa]

here is a pic of a shock link

 

[Tim Ayers]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

 

[jhowes]

No rubber shown in that picture. Is the dog-bone link I see so often a 32 and later replacement for the one shown?

 

[Tim Ayers]

No rubber shown in that picture. Is the dog-bone link I see so often a 32 and later replacement for the one shown?

OK, so here is my question:

Can the rubber style links be used on a Model A perch? The ball end looks a good sized bigger than a V8 car that used the balls originally.

 

[Sparky]

OK, so here is my question:

Can the rubber style links be used on a Model A perch? The ball end looks a good sized bigger than a V8 car that used the balls originally.

Yes, I use them.

 

[Ron in Quincy]

If you prefer to use originals?

A&L Parts Specialties sells Shock Links complete with all internal parts; they are a duplicate of the originals and very nice.

They are located in Canton, Conn., Box 301, Zip: 06019, Phone (860) 693-0112, or (860) 693-2620. They have no Web Site.

Ron Rude

 

[mot]

the ball end on the model A shock arm and 32 shock arm are the same
the shape of the arms are different
the curved end arm is the 32 on the right
the complete assembly is the 32 arm with correct dogbone

 

[Binger]

This is a little off topic but I used dog bones and model A perches and arm ends when I set up my Delco Lovejoy shocks on my coupe project.

 

[Tim Ayers]

OK, thanks. Maybe is the ball end on the perch bigger or maybe it's my imagination. I should really measure before I make blanket statements.

 

[Tim Ayers]

This is a little off topic but I used dog bones and model A perches and arm ends when I set up my Delco Lovejoy shocks on my coupe project.

Perfect. Exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks all.

 

[barnstuf]

I have a Ford Motor Company shock chart and it indicates that the original 1928-31 Model A shock link was the tubular style. In 1932 the dog bone type with rubber ball bushings was introduced, and it also would fit Model A and also 1933 rear. This dog bone link bas the installation openings at the end on opposite sides. It is important to note this fact as the dog bone type link used on 1933-34 front and also on 1934 rear has the installation openings at each end on the same side. Beware the difference as they look alike except for this fact. Model A parts dealers in general will offer a buyer a choice of tubular (original) type, or dog bone type (less expensive).