Accessory shock ?
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tom_strickling
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Accessory shock ?
Ever see one of these before??
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ThreePedalTapDancer
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Re: Accessory shock ?
Yes it’s an accessory single shock absorber. Interesting and desirable. I’ve seen one other in my travels.
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Moxie26
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Re: Accessory shock ?
Too bad the main leaf is in pieces
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Re: Accessory shock ?
Road salt.
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Re: Accessory shock ?
Hello All, can someone tell me what type of brake drum or drums that is in this photo cheers Warwick.
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tom_strickling
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Re: Accessory shock ?
Looks like drums added overtop of the Ford drum for accessory brakes such as Rocky Mountains. The car had small brake drums, but the accessory drum is larger.
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Re: Accessory shock ?
THANKS Tom cheers Warwick.
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Re: Accessory shock ?
I would remove that accessory shock absorber before I ever drove that car (from what I see my guess is that is a ways off). It is putting loads on parts that were not designed to take them.
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ThreePedalTapDancer
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Re: Accessory shock ?
The shock uses heavy cast formed brackets on the top and rear end. You can adjust the tension to get desired spring action. I’ve seen a brass case one before. Since I like weird accessories, I’d run it myself just to confuse and baffle other T owners. I’d reduce the spring tension if any concerns about design.