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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 934 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 934 | Just curious about the feel or ride using original lever style shocks. is there a noticeable difference between them and modern shocks? I am rebuilding a 1/2 ton 46 GMC at the moment ( 3rd truck) And it will be used as a grocery getter without any payload to speak of. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | If you use lever action shocks use double action shocks. My '38 had (still has on the back) single action lever action shocks. I would experience a horrible bounce that felt like a death wobble behind the wheel at certain speeds and on certain bumps. It happened at 60 once and took me clear off the road. The shocks had been professionally rebuilt & still did it. I converted the front to tube shocks, problem solved.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 | I converted my 46 to tube shocks. One of the best things I've done to my truck. Go for it, you'll be glad you did.
George | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 155 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 155 | I agree with above. I have a ‘47 with original lever action shocks, and a ‘53 with tube shocks. No comparison in ride quality and quietness, the ’47 rides like a sled. http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/RdLessTaken/library/ | | |
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