Drake shocks and Sway Bar kits

[FlatheadTed]

We are wanting to fit a full set of Drake shock kits with the rear sway bar to a 39 Merc ,looking for the easiest option of his selections, like shackle mount or perch mount . opinions appreciated .

 

[TJ]

if you have a '39 Merc I would make sure a Ford shock kit and sway bar will fit. to my knowledge the frame on a '39-'40 Merc is very different from a Ford frame.

 

[FlatheadTed]

OK TJ thank you ,good advice .

 

[39portlander]

I put the kit on my 39 P/U and very happy with the fit and finish. I spoke with a fella in their tech dept. before I bought and after the conversation about my application based on the components claims for a truck I placed the order.

The directions were great and on my truck it was a good project start to finish, let us know how you make out.

I did change the shipped shocks in the kit with air shocks and that was the way to go for my application. You want those shocks to work @ there mid-point, the adjustable air shocks I set for about 45 psi are perfect for my 1/2 ton stance and the really great roads we have here in new england

 

[slowforty]

I have Drakes' Sway bar kit on my 40 Sedan. It works well. I dont know if the Mercury rear ends are wider than the Fords.

 

[Phil Gillespie]

We are wanting to fit a full set of Drake shock kits with the rear sway bar to a 39 Merc ,looking for the easiest option of his selections, like shackle mount or perch mount . opinions appreciated .

Ted you might also try Chassis Engineering, I got a front set and sway bar for 39 Standard. It was a great bolt on unit with good results.
Phil NZ

 

[Marvin/TN]

Did not Chassis Engineering close or did someone buy them out? I have their shock kit on the front my 46 coupe. It uses the spring shackle as the lower mount

 

[tubman]

Chassis Engineering was bought out by someone, I think it was Heidt's. There is more information on the H.A.M.B. (Which is more of a "Hot Rod" site that the Barn.)

 

[Gary troxel]

I thought Speedway was involved.

 

[KGS]

I thought Speedway was involved.

Hey Gary, good to see you back! Still have the Stude pickup?

 

[FlatheadTed]

ok thanks all

 

[tubman]

Wait a minute! THE Gary Troxel? It's not that common a name!

 

[Lanny]

Yep, Gary is,,,Mr Blue








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[deuce_roadster]

My brother was in the same class as Gary at Olympia High School. Name of the group was taken from the telephone exchange in Olympia---FL.