35-36 Front Shock performance

[PeterC]

35-36 Ford Book page 75 indicates slight improvement made in the 36 front shock unit because it had an increase in size of the fluid reservoir and held more oil - hence "this extra capacity provided greater dampening and a smoother handling front end".

Would appreciate "real world" experience from folks who have current experience with (similar condition and oil viscosity) units on the road - can you really tell the difference and is it worth considering changing out my 35 units for 36?

I tend to run higher speeds with my 35 Coupe on the highway and I would like the front end to be as damped (controlled) as possible at speed - not sure if it would be worth the time, effort and $ to make the change.

 

[jerry grayson]

If you are going to change, put 1940 shocks on. They will fit perfectly and much easier to find and rebuild. JMO

 

[PeterC]

Jerry - re the 40 option - they bolt right up with no alterations to frame - ie same holes? Also - do the 35 shock arms fit -- or are offset arms needed? Have you done this conversion?

 

[jerry grayson]

They fit and you do not change the arms. Yes I have done this many times.