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adileo · 10-30-2018, 06:12 PM

I put in reverse eye spring on my 52 F1. The other day while doing oil change, I noticed my passenger shock was leaking. I’m thinking it went bad cause reverse eye lower front end 2-3 inches.

Local Napa won’t go though their stock to find shocks two inches shorter than what 52 F-1 called for.

Anyone know the right shock for 52 F1 with reverse eye?

TJ · 10-30-2018, 06:42 PM

Need to know the center to center measurement from the upper mounting point to lower mounting point. Also need to know how they mount. I suspect they have an eye on each end. I have some shock books and can probably tell you what you need.

adileo · 10-31-2018, 06:13 AM

TK Ok thanks. Hope I can do by weekend.

CaliforniaBorn36 · 10-31-2018, 02:56 PM

i used Monroe 5752 on my 1941 1/2 ton because it collapses to around 8" and extends to over 12". Check your mount to mount measurements. You might also try Speedway/ Pete and Jakes Hotrod shocks. Hope that helps.

JSeery · 10-31-2018, 03:59 PM

If I was going for new shocks I would check the travel you need, full up and full down of suspension travel. Your current mounts may not be located far enough apart. And then again they may be fine, but I would want to check before going to the effort to locate new shocks and install them.

Karl Wolf · 10-31-2018, 06:17 PM

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I didn't save the catalog, there is one showing all the measurements.
you may be able to find a store or someone who has the book.

Karl

10-30-2018, 06:12 PM	#1
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Reverse eye spring shock question I put in reverse eye spring on my 52 F1. The other day while doing oil change, I noticed my passenger shock was leaking. I’m thinking it went bad cause reverse eye lower front end 2-3 inches. Local Napa won’t go though their stock to find shocks two inches shorter than what 52 F-1 called for. Anyone know the right shock for 52 F1 with reverse eye? __________________ Thanks Andy 1952 F1

10-30-2018, 06:42 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Reverse eye spring shock question Need to know the center to center measurement from the upper mounting point to lower mounting point. Also need to know how they mount. I suspect they have an eye on each end. I have some shock books and can probably tell you what you need.

10-31-2018, 06:13 AM	#3
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Reverse eye spring shock question TK Ok thanks. Hope I can do by weekend. __________________ Thanks Andy 1952 F1

10-31-2018, 02:56 PM	#4
CaliforniaBorn36 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 427	Re: Reverse eye spring shock question i used Monroe 5752 on my 1941 1/2 ton because it collapses to around 8" and extends to over 12". Check your mount to mount measurements. You might also try Speedway/ Pete and Jakes Hotrod shocks. Hope that helps.

10-31-2018, 03:59 PM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Reverse eye spring shock question If I was going for new shocks I would check the travel you need, full up and full down of suspension travel. Your current mounts may not be located far enough apart. And then again they may be fine, but I would want to check before going to the effort to locate new shocks and install them.

10-31-2018, 06:17 PM	#6
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: Reverse eye spring shock question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I didn't save the catalog, there is one showing all the measurements. you may be able to find a store or someone who has the book. Karl