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| | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4 | I have been wanting to replace the lever action shocks with tube shocks ,on my 46 pick up.
The conversion kit is $280.00 plus shipping.{wow}
After reading the tech page. Then I look at those massive leaf spring on this little truck,
I have to think, will a tube shock make any difference to the ride?? What do you think??
thanks--- dave | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 364 | Dave...I wanted to do the same this on my '41...I replaced the rear end on my truck with a late 70's Blazer rear and had to install tube shocks. But your right, I could carry a tank in the bed of that truck and the springs would barely bend.
And I did some research on lever action shocks...did you know they last 3 to 4 times longer than tubes and give as good a ride? It appears to be worth it to have your fronts or rear rebuilt (if they need to be!). | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | I boxed the frame on my 59 1 ton and added rear shocks, didn't make much difference - very stiff springs. But it looks good....  | | |
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