Hot Rods Light rear shock

I need a very lightweight rear (reg.hydraulic) shock for the t bucket. I need loop on both ends I have a regular over the counters on now but they are just too heavy of weight. I know Speedway has some but they may bee too heavy also. My car weighs 1700 with a small block Ford. Thanks Butch

 

If you can find any, just lay them over and alter the "motion ratio"

 

Might not notice a change in ride, but they're good shocks for a light weight Hot Rod.

http://www.eztbucket.com/QA1-Chrome-Coil-Over-Shock-4004.htm

 

I switched to early VW Beetle shocks on the back of my t-bucket and they worked out pretty good.


Monroe 31089, $16.60 each at Rock Auto
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/....2l+h4,1352023,suspension,shock+absorber,7556

 

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Yep

 

Nobux---That'll work

 

May need a insert for 5/8" bolts.???

 

I'm pretty sure that I had to drill the eyelets out to 1/2". I can't remember what size the hole was originally. They are skinny, 1-1/2" diameter vs the 2" the 73-87 Chev truck shocks were.

http://www.monroe.com/en-US/e-catalog/31089/

 

Yes--1/2" drill out Thanks

 

Don't think the Chevy truck would be of any help ??

 

My bucket weighs 1600lbs, so pretty close to yours. The Chevy truck front shocks were so stiff, it took a full on body slam of my 180lbs to get them to cycle. The VW shocks can be cycled with one hand.
I discovered that early MG guys were using them with good luck because of similar car weights. I gave them a shot and they worked.

 

One guy sugested air shocks. What do you guys think ??

 

Maybe there are different versions; but I have found that (on O/T cars) air shocks at the minimum pressure were pretty stiff; can't imagine them functioning on a "T".

 

Check Pete & Jake's they sell a shock that is non-gas oil only damper. I switched to them on my pickup made a big improvement in the ride quality.

 

Thanks everyone. The VW ones sound about right and in the same weight region.

 

Problem--My mounting length is 12" sooo I need a shock that extends to about 14" BUT
compress to around 9-1/2" ??

 

Butch, check out Speedway. I'm sure they have those.

 

Butch,
My car weighs 2,000 lbs. I believe the original application was 60,s Vette rear. Got them from Sears in the 80's. Part number is 93858, also has a line that says C0031. Loop top and bottom. bottom fits a 5/8 stud and the top has 5/8 hole sleeved to 7/16. Travel range 9 1/2" to 14". Don't know if these will be soft enough.