The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline I need two of these... What is it?

Can someone please tell me what this is called? It's from my relief springs in the rear, and I need two new[er] to replace mine. We're perplexed, and I need a name to be able to look for new ones. LoL

Please post truck info.( Example: year and model) that always helps with questions. Also, since we know this is a suspension part, I’m moving the thread to the one for suspension.

Good luck!

Chris

That looks like an eye for the link to a knee action shock absorber. You can get the links but not so sure about those parts. If that is what we are looking at I might have a couple.

@ Twin Jimmys - Thank you! It's a starting point! I'm only 9 months into my first rebuild and it took me a bit to figure out where my "Name that part" post was moved to. "Suspension" actually = driveline. *makes mental note for future reference* LoL Makes sense, but not where I would have thought to post my question.

I will Google what you said, and let you know. I really appreciate the 'hand'!!

* Edited to add that you are CORRECT, Twin Jimmys (and to add a comparison picture...now that I know what it's called). Thank you so much for the help!! Hubby and I thought that my (original) arm was bent, and now we can confirm that it is. Ugh!

My apologies for causing admin editing grief by asking what a part was called in the "Name that part" section, and for calling G_____ by its name. To answer your question - As stated in my "handle" the part I was trying to identify was from my 1946 Chevy (truck). In my haste to try and get an answer while it was fresh in my mind I failed to reiterate that. I apologize for my ignorance, Chris. I'm learning as I go, and appreciate the help.

Maria, I’ve been a member for a very long time and a Moderator for a couple of years and I would have posted that question exactly as you did. You have your vehicle information in your signature line. I’m not sure what the “Name that part” forum is for now. Maybe we need to eliminate it if it’s not going to be used. You did nothing wrong, just hang in there and keep plugging away.

If your not concerned with originality you may be able to use an appropriately sized Heim joint in that shock link. Just a thought. John. If your not familiar with them. Just Google "heim joint" and you will see what I'm suggesting.

I wonder if Jim Carter’s Chevy Truck Parts might have these in their salvaged parts collection?

Depending on your condition of yours shock absorbers you may want to look at the conversion kit to upgrade your shocks it may be more economical .

I have what you are needing. I will PM you.

I was in search of them a while back. I don't believe anyone is making them, they are just as difficult to find in good used order. I then looked at shock rebuild pricing. For what it's worth the cost of rebuilding two of the knee action shocks was more than the cost of the complete gas shock conversion kit from chevs of the 40s. And that provides all of the hardware for front and rear conversion.

@ Justhorsenaround - Thank you! I try to stay in line, but every once in a while... I appreciate your kindness.

@ Johnny N - They do look identical to my original! I've never heard of them, and would never have known that was a possibility. Thank you!

@ 46 Sparky - I've ordered a couple of things from them but I had no idea there was a salvaged part area! I'll definitely keep that in my back pocket. Thank you!

@ Kevinski - Thank you! I've wondered about upgrades/conversions. I'm trying to keep him as original as possible but I'm definitely willing to swap comfort and safety when needed.

@ Twin Jimmys - Awesome! Thank you!

@ bigedpa - Thanks for the information! I'm taking a screenshot of everything for future reference. That's definitely a possibility down the road a bit.

Martin -- The "Name that part" is for exactly what Maria used it for. Is there a fuzzy space between "NTP" and the WTB forums? Probably. But we won't let that get in the way of helping people share the knowledge they need to figure this stuff out. The rules are here to serve us, not vice versa.

As for Chris ... well ... he did the right thing, too. No tilt no foul on anyone. As far as I can tell, the NTP form served its purpose to identify the part. Once that happened, Chris thought further and more focused knowledge sharing to help Maria would take place in a different forum so he moved it to the forum he thought could provide that. NOT unlike moving a patient from the ER to the cardiac, cancer or neurology wards.

I think everyone and everything did/worked properly (in *my* tortured mind, anyway). So we can excuse/dismiss the Grand Jury and the firing squad (give them some lunch vouchers, though ...).

Good knowledge sharing is a little "messy" sometimes. It can alsoo be a contact sport ... just ask the ODSS members ...

So kudos all around! Thanks for making this site work!

I would also recommend changing over to modern gas shocks. I did that on my 46 and it increased the ride comfort 100%. Add a set of radial tires and you are set to go. Two of the best improvements I have done to my truck.

George

Most of the frame mounted lever shocks are "single-acting"- - - -they let the spring compress with little or no dampening, and try to control rebound. Tubular shocks will have dampening action in both directions- - - -some with a 50/50 jounce/rebound proportion, others 70/30, etc. or something in between. There was even a 90/10 drag racing front shock at one time that allowed the front end to rise quickly on acceleration, and held the front end up all the way down the strip for better weight transfer to the drive wheels. Obviously, that was not good for street use!
Jerry

@ George - I'm sure that's something I'll do down the road a bit. I'm all about comfort, and he'll be my daily driver in good weather (once we get him put back together). LoL

@ Hotrod - That's interesting! I'll have to ask my FIL... He drag-raced for years, has rebuilt numerous motors, and currently tools around in a '55 Chevy (retired drag car).