Wanted: C15A; Shock Links

[Len Kulacki]

Hello, I am in need of 2 front shock links for my 1942 C15A. Thanks, Leonard

[Grant Bowker]

There are several versions of the link. Is it possible for you to post photos of the end of the lever arm on your shock absorber and the mounting point on the axle to help us guess which version you need? Also, can you tell whether the bore in the end of the shock absorber arm is constant diameter or tapered?

[Len Kulacki]

Hello, I will try and get the information to you tomorrow or Wed. Thanks, Leonard Leonard144@verizon.net

[Len Kulacki]

The shock link shaft is 12" and the complete link is 13 1/2" and the nut on the stud is 3/4". I tried to send a photo, but I could not figure it out, so if you send me an email at leonard144@verizon.net, I will be able to send a photo. Thanks, Leonard

[Grant Bowker]

Phil Waterman has just posted a video relating to wheel shimmy at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTPq...ature=youtu.be that clearly shows one type of front shock absorber link.

[Phil Waterman]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

Phil Waterman has just posted a video relating to wheel shimmy at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTPq...ature=youtu.be that clearly shows one type of front shock absorber link.

Hi Grant

I should point out that the axle end of my front links were broken off, a common failure. Cut them and welded on grade 8 bolts of the correct size. I put the shocks on after driving the truck for several years. I was hopping they would help eliminate the front wheel shimmy.

Not worried about welding them as over the years I welded all the link ends on my HUP as they have broken at the factory weld. Never have welded the same one twice, so figure the mean time between weld failure is 50 years, which means my welds should start breaking around 2035.

Cheers