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Old 05-03-2012, 05:00 PM   #1
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Default Shock link question

I am trying to install original type shock links on my car. There is a nice diagram in Bratton's catalog showing how the parts go together, except it doesn't show the direction the seals should be installed. I am putting a picture of one of the seals and cap below. There is a wide end and a narrow end as you can see from the picture. I have tried to install them both ways, and it seems like there is a small gap on the narrow end either way. It seems like the grease would squeeze out the small space. I hope someone on Fordbarn that has installed them before can post the correct way to install the top and bottom seals and caps on the shock link and comment on the small gap I am seeing.
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Old 05-03-2012, 05:48 PM   #2
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I'm interested in an explanation too. I purchased 4 late 31 links and have yet to install them.
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Old 05-04-2012, 07:29 AM   #3
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The off set on the seals and retainers on all links top and bottom, GO UP
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Old 05-04-2012, 07:30 AM   #4
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I should of added except early 28 they have a different seal and retainer
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Old 05-04-2012, 08:51 AM   #5
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jw hash, just to make sure, are you saying the wider part of the seal should be on the top for both the bottom seal and the upper seal?
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