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Janko, I think that your issue is quite common among 35-36 V-8 restorers. Ford NOS shock link Replacement parts changed or were modified over time. Originally 35-36 shock link studs had a 3/8 x 24 thread with a length of 1/2". They were held in place by a lock washer and a 7/32" thick check nut. These lengths were used in production and replacement parts thru 1937. In late Dec 1937/early Jan 1938 Archive drawings reveal that the shock link studs were shortened to 5/16" and a 7/32" thick self-locking Marsden nut was used. Most NOS replacement shock links reflect this shorter design.
On another note, there were (4) correct style shock links used during 1935 vehicle production. The original dog bone style, stamped steel and 2 forged designs. They are shown below. The dog bone was phased out of production during 1935. The rear dog bone link was quite different and had an integral rear shock arm as part of the assembly.(just like your example below)