Technical Shock mounting

Has anybody put modern shocks on a 1936 ford coupe and if so how would you install it thank you

 

You need lower shock mounts. We offer them for 1935 rear ends. The top of the shock is mounted to the cross member. Check this out https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...scopic-shock-mount-kit.1127115/#post-13175642

 

For the fronts I purchased a kit. I used the original axle bolts instead of the ones provided in the kit. I purchased the kit from Joe’s Antique Auto https://www.joesantiqueauto.com The kit was a bolt on with some minor adjustments.





I had to grind the corner of the bracket for clearance.


Here is a copy of the original kit instructions 1950’s.



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I could not find a kit for 36 original rear end, so I made brackets out of 1/4” steel plate and welded them up. I then had the wishbones drilled. I used shocks from SoCal speed shop and drilled holes in the crossmember for standard shock mounting bolts.





Instructions for a 1950’s kit.



Example of another 50’s kit.


Good luck with your project! Hope this helps?


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47/48 used tube shocks,so if you can get parts from one,it is a bolt up by drilling a few hole,but only works with cross steer. 48 had best front shock hook up for base of shock,out near brake on axle, was a hole in axle close to kingpin=better shock control vs inboard more.

 

That is great I found the front kit form the link you gave me but the rear shocks were did you get them or do you have part #

 

Joes Antique and C&G carry our bolt on rear shock kit for the 35/36 with the original rear suspension. It is also available directly from us.

 

I purchased the shocks from SoCal Speed shop. I think I used the short shocks but check your travel distances.
Also I had to adjust the cross member to get clearance. If I used non covered shocks I would not have had to modify the frame.

https://www.est1946.com/speedshocks.aspx




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Thank you to all this really helps me out

 

There is more detailed information on the Ford Barn Forum. The post is titled “1936 Ford Rear Tube Shocks Conversion.” I started the post a couple years ago and received my inspiration for doing my conversion.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209128

If you have additional questions you can PM me.

Good luck!

Tony B


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Thank you