Front Tube Shocks in 1936 Ford

[aandkt]

I am in the process of installing tube shocks in my 1936 Ford Cabriolet and plan to go from the after market top perch to a perch I will have in my axle about 2 1/2" from the king pin lock pin. Now for the problem.
Does anyone know of a list or web site of shocks by size as to
Shock resting height, ,,, Mine is 16"
Full extended height, ,,, Mine is 18 to 20"
Axle to bump stop rubber ,,, Mine is 2 1/2"
If you know the brand and or part # I would appreciate the info.
Any info would help/
Thanks

[19Fordy]

I don't understand your question. How about a photo.

[36 ford]

I have an old conversion kit for 36 ford made by Wards. The shocks are Houdaille H-250

[RalphM]

There is a really good thread on the HAMB about shocks and someone posted a chart showing all sizes and dimensions. And part numbers

[Tinker]

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...almost.396849/


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I'm old school. my Houdaille work for me.

[blucar]

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I have had tube type shocks on the front of my '36 coupe since 1952, they work great.
The whole system bolts into existing holes where the original shocks were mounted.

Tried to attach a pix of the front shocks on my car, for some unknown reason the pix would not down load.

[Flathead Fever]

I have some shock catalogs I can look in to see if there are measurements, there should be. I'll check later today.

[19Fordy]

The chart referred by Tinker should fill the bill. The tube shocks I used on my stock 40 Ford in 1963 were Gabriel. Numbers have probably been updated since then but here are the measurements.

[aandkt]

I called every Shock manufacturer I could think of and Gabriel came up with a suggestion of their #81147 and it looks good.
I am ordering it now and will post the results. .Thanks to All

[aandkt]

I called every shock manufacturer that I could think of and Gabriel suggested their #81147.
I am ordering them now and will post the results. Thanks to all.

[Automotive Stud]

Most manufactures list tube shocks for 1948 Ford, and most of the dimensions should be spot on. I've had good luck using them on a 1940. Fronts are Monroe 32207 and rears are 31000.

[blucar]

A few words of caution: The '39-40 have more fender clearance adjacent to the inner fender panel, as does the '41-48 therefore they can handle a taller shock. The '35-36 has minimal fender clearance therefore a short shock is required.

[RalphM]

These are on my 35, same aftermarket setup as 19fordy has.