Better performance:Dogbone or Tubular shock links
 

Hi,
I have a 1928 Tudor and it has the dog-bone shock links. It is a driver car for me. But I was wondering if going to the original tubular shock links would provide a better ride and stability?

All your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

REB

Re: Better performance:Dogbone or Tubular shock links
 

The dog bones if they are in like new condition will give you all you need. However they do wear out. Tube links will do the same and do require greasing.

Re: Better performance:Dogbone or Tubular shock links
 

The less movement in the link the better the ride and handling, as it forces the shock to work harder.

The dogbone has rubber which can compress, and the original ones have springs which can compress. The originals need good balls to work smoothly.
Replacing the rubber in the dogbone with polyurethane (if you could) would probably give the least slop in the link and best handling. Just my guess ...

Re: Better performance:Dogbone or Tubular shock links
 

I like things that can be greased. Original style links I would recommend. They just look right, ride right, and you can lube them. Have had on our 29 for 40 years, handles great, no problems.

Most A's are drivers. You want a car your driving to handle as good as possible. There is a reason Henry used different things. Why take a chance.

Re: Better performance:Dogbone or Tubular shock links
 

Overall, I think that the Model A's links are more durable than the Dog Bones.

Both types of shock links have their deficiencies.

The Model A's tubular links are difficult to install and depend on grease to defy gravity and flow uphill to lubricate the upper cups.

The V8 Dog Bones have rubber ball covers that require periodic replacement. Also, the reproduction rubber ball covers are not as thick as the originals, and they have a lower durometer (softer) than the originals. When the rubber ball covers wear-out, the links can falloff of the car.