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#25086 04/26/2005 12:14 AM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 | In my LMC and Chevy Duty books I see no knee action shocks, which I have. Is a traditional shock a direct replacement, or is there something I don't know?
Thanks,
jay
Your lack of preparation is not my emergency
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#25087 04/26/2005 1:30 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | They are not a direct replacement. What truck do you have? Some folks say the lever-action shocks are fine if they are rebuilt.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#25088 04/26/2005 1:37 AM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 | I've got a 47 AD. The fronts look okay, but the rears seem to be leaking a ton. I've never even seen parts for them. Any ideas?
jay
Your lack of preparation is not my emergency
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#25089 04/26/2005 1:47 AM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Best thing I've done for ride with my 46 was to toss the levers units and go with the tube shocks. Found factory brackets off a 52 or so, fit right on the 46. | | |
#25090 04/26/2005 2:22 AM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 204 Member | | Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 204 | Do a search on google for lever action shocks. Lots of companies that remanufacture these shocks Mike | | |
#25091 05/01/2005 8:23 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 | Jay, try this one they should have everyting that you need. www.fillingstation.com
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