1932 shock arms
 

Are the front and back shock arms on a 1932 Model B the same or are they different in length and look? The car I am restoring no longer had shock arms. I did a long search this morning and did not find a definitive answer.

Re: 1932 shock arms
 

Yes fronts and rears are completely different. Suggest you purchase the V8 Ford Club of America '32 Book ,a worthwhile investment.
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Re: 1932 shock arms
 

Front Shock Arms
https://external-content.duckduckgo....5aa&ipo=images



Rear Shock Arm
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gtIAA...zKP/s-l640.jpg

Re: 1932 shock arms
 

From the book cited in #2 above.. The upper shock arm in the photo is for the front of '32 passenger cars and commercial vehicle and it is 6 5/8" in overall length. The lower arm in the photo is for the '32 rear shocks and it is 8 3/8" in overall length. The links on the left in the photo connect the ball end of the shock arms to the axles.

Re: 1932 shock arms
 

Re: 1932 shock arms
 

Pete,


With respect, those are Model A shock arms. The '32 versions lack the shoulder behind the ball.

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Corrected...

Re: 1932 shock arms
 

Thank You, this is very helpful in finding the right arms. I do have David’s books and I think I reread chapter 10 several times but did not see the additional information provided above - especially the length of the front and back arm. .

Re: 1932 shock arms
 

You actually don't need the measurements as no other shock arms before or after the 1932 model year have the same exact appearance.

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I'm with David, the shape of 32 arms (in detail) is a one year only deal . . .

Re: 1932 shock arms
 

So much of 1932 is "one year only".