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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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'46 Ford Shock/Bushing Help

I have not been able to find any replacement shock arm bushing that resembles the one on the truck. I was beginning to think it was a "custom" job done at some point, until I found these on ebay. They have the same strap sides with rubber and the skinny headed bolts. Anyone know where I can get these bushings? I will make them if necessary, but would rather not take the time....
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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Ended up making some bushings out of a set of universal spring bushings. I cut them downand the drilled them out. Kind of a pain and they didn't turn out perfect, but good enough for some shocks.


 
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 11:47 PM
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I think that's about the best idea, last I remember, the bushings for the '42-'47 rear shocks are not available. Good work you did there, should work out just fine.
 
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