1946-1949 1949 series 75 rear shock links

[limo Jason]

While climbing under my 1949 series 75 sedan trying to chase down a different problem, I looked over and found this.  I'm assuming the pressed in bushing has worn out and come apart and the only fix for this to replace the shock linkes with new ones?  I know 75 series are different from the rest.  Has anyone purchased these in the last few months?  I live in the Midwest and I'm looking for a vendor that carries them.  Thanks.

[J. Russo]

Apple Hydraulics may have them or they may be able to restore yours.

http://applehydraulicsonline.com/

Lazar is the contact there.

[Jim Miller]

I just had Apple Hydraulics refurbish the ones on '41. They will need the link and the pins. I took the rear shocks off to get to the pins. Use a puller - don't try to drive the pins out with a hammer and punch. New ones are just about nonexistent. If you have access to a lift it's much easier and take back tires off. Just gives a bit more room to work. The '41 has a panhard bar which pulls the axle to the side a bit when she's off the ground making it a challenge to reinstall.

[toybox]

Jason , If you have a torch heat the end of the arm up and the pin will come out much easier. Put a anvil or big hammer on one side of the arm and smack it with an good sized hammer on the other and it will pop out. We use the same prosses with most tapered bolt/stud extractions such as tie rod ends and ball joints. Tim

[Jim Miller]

Jason , If you have a torch heat the end of the arm up and the pin will come out much easier. Put a anvil or big hammer on one side of the arm and smack it with an good sized hammer on the other and it will pop out. We use the same prosses with most tapered bolt/stud extractions such as tie rod ends and ball joints. Tim

Tim - you are correct about using the torch. I've not been comfortable using a torch so I put the tension on with the puller then hit it with the hammer. Popped right out.