Thread: 1940 Ford Pickup

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"........ Is Jerry pointing out a better way? Sure, but at what cost and does it outweigh any change? Actually.. if you are going to "play" with shock mounts.. consider staggering. That is one side in front and the other in the rear. Helps to slow down axle wrap. But if your asking opinions, leave it for now is what I'd say. They'll still work, but not as efficient as either of the other choices......."



I absolutely agree, it's up to you of course but at this point if you are happy with what you have I'd probably leave it until you actually get the truck to the point that it can be driven. As the posts by 34-40 and Jerry point out there have been different approaches and thoughts to shock location over the years. One of the reason for this is is that there is not really a one size fits all ........what may be optimum on one vehicle my be either too much or too little on another based on size, weight, horse power and space limitations.

When I finally get back to my 37 Dodge (something I've been procrastinating on) my next step will be to hang the rear end and redo the springs. My thinking right now is modifying the spring pack I'll be using to a Mopar "super stock" type style, staggered shocks and Cal-Track type bars. Will it all fit the way I envision it, possibly but I won't know till I start building stuff. Will it be enough hook up and go straight.......I think it will but I won't know until the truck goes down the road. If it doesn't I'll try something else. Would I use this if I was building a truck like yours......probably not based on the differences of our drive trains vehicle weight differences.

As I said it all basically boils down to the individual vehicle and how it's used and what you have on hand.......sometimes good enough is more than adequate.



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