| kirkstad | -- 04-01-2018 @ 2:00 PM |
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I just had the front shocks rebuilt on my 36,and need to install the levers in the correct position.both shocks were frozen when I took them off and I have the correct 3" links.I have the jacks under the axle with the wheels off.Should I move the jacks to the frame,or have the wheels on the ground with the weight of the car?Is there a center or neutral position the shock should be in before installing the levers?How much travel in each direction ( up down) does the shock allow the levers to move?Because both shocks were frozen the old links were broken.I would appreciate any help. Thank you. Frank
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| ford38v8 | -- 04-01-2018 @ 4:06 PM |
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Frank, With jack stands under the frame, and jacks under the axle, you can position the axle at a convenient working height. If the axles were to hang free, I don't think you'd overextend the shock lever's reach, but you'd have less wiggle room for installation. Alan
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| 40 Coupe | -- 04-02-2018 @ 6:14 AM |
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Levers?? The front shocks have their arms pressed on and the rears are bolted on. The shock links can be installed with the axle in any position, there is no starting point. Bolt the shocks in position then move the shock arm by hand to get them to the proper position so the links can be installed and bolted in place. If the body is jacked up and the axle is hanging free the shocks links should still be able to install since the shocks should have more travel than the front axle up or down. If the shocks were to come to a stop before the axle then the shock arms or the links would be damaged by excessive front end travel, neither are made heavy enough to stop axle movement.
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| kirkstad | -- 04-02-2018 @ 6:51 AM |
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Thank you Alan and 40 Coupe for your help!
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