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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 03-20-2012, 12:30 PM

While I have Steve Schmauch's new book on Shock Absorbers, sadly it does not cover Tubular Links. As I am pilfering through my stash of A-18063-* Link Tubes, I am finding small differences that are causing concern for me as far as authenticity. I have always thought the easy way to spot a repro link tube was to look at the area where the grease fitting is attached. Outside of that, I have several that measure .930" (assuming these are 1931??), and quite a few that range from .9600" - .9850" in O.D., but none that go 1.000" which the J/S calls for.

And then we get into the detail differences between the little "button detail" on top of the links have minor differences. Does anyone know (have a print?) showing exactly what they are supposed to be? The pictures in the Stds. are dark, so does anyone have any pics that are clearer showing exactly what I need to have?

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03-20-2012, 12:30 PM	#1
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,971	Tubular (Shock) Links While I have Steve Schmauch's new book on Shock Absorbers, sadly it does not cover Tubular Links. As I am pilfering through my stash of A-18063-* Link Tubes, I am finding small differences that are causing concern for me as far as authenticity. I have always thought the easy way to spot a repro link tube was to look at the area where the grease fitting is attached. Outside of that, I have several that measure .930" (assuming these are 1931??), and quite a few that range from .9600" - .9850" in O.D., but none that go 1.000" which the J/S calls for. And then we get into the detail differences between the little "button detail" on top of the links have minor differences. Does anyone know (have a print?) showing exactly what they are supposed to be? The pictures in the Stds. are dark, so does anyone have any pics that are clearer showing exactly what I need to have? . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .