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10-10-2021, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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34 banjo with tube shocks?
Removed the bed from my 34 pickup today to begin getting frame ready to repaint. I see the banjo rear has tube shocks on it. Top shock mount is welded to x member and bottom bracket is bolted to bottom of axle housing. Was this common practice back in the day?
this was a pickup my dad had back in the day. It’s got 59a flathead, 39 trans, and hydraulic brakes. Last edited by drfromnc; 10-10-2021 at 06:51 PM. Reason: Edit |
10-10-2021, 07:13 PM | #2 |
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Re: 34 banjo with tube shocks?
That general concept was common there are a few variations of that you will see ,theirs a modern set up used on Model As like that Ted
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10-10-2021, 07:34 PM | #3 |
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10-11-2021, 09:43 AM | #4 |
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Re: 34 banjo with tube shocks?
I did something similar to my '32 sedan about 15 years ago. I made a bolt-on lower bracket that utilized the two wishbone bolts, and a bolt-on boss on the front side of the crossmember. My shocks are eyelet style, not stud.
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10-11-2021, 10:36 AM | #5 |
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Re: 34 banjo with tube shocks?
Is that square nut on the spring shackle correct? It looks like there's a lot of slack between the shackle bolt and the spring as if the spring bushing has worn away.
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10-11-2021, 10:50 AM | #6 |
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10-11-2021, 01:31 PM | #7 |
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Re: 34 banjo with tube shocks?
Yes, spring bushings are gone. In fact, both spring eyelets are bound up against the shackle bolts. I doubt square nut you point out is correct but they will be replaced with new ones when I remove rear suspension to inspect, clean, repaint, replace or repair what needs it.
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