Charles2 Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 On my car, the rear shock lever pins are rattling in the eyes of the lever-to-frame links. There should be a rubber bushing in the eye of the link but I can't figure out how it would be held in place; there is just the pin rattling loose in the eye. No bolt. Were the link and lever vulcanized together when they were made? Or, was the bushing pressed into the link and the pin just pressed into the eye? If the latter, it seems to be kind of a loosey-goosey arrangement. So, can anyone tell me (A) how it was done, and ( where to get the parts? Both old shaky and I thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 yes, they were press in. Over time they get hard as rocks and break apart and fall out.Some people drill out the rod and install a long bolt with a big washer on the end.You can get the new bushing for bob's or cars..... look on the BCA web page, under "other links".usually, the bushing get hard, and with a worn suspension, you fill the back seat with people and the rod pops out.that's will solve your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 The shock links are replaceable items. The rubber gets beat out ,and you can get replacements from :Bobs Automobilia phone: 805-434-2963or Cars Incphone: 908-369-3666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 The part you are referring to is the shock link. They are available from Bob's Automobilia in California. I believe the rubber bushing is vulcanized into the metal link, so you cannot replace just the bushing. CARS, Inc. also carries the shock links, but they were out of stock when I ordered some for my '50 earlier this month, and no word on when they would get some more, so try Bob's Automobilia.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Ector, Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2 Posted May 3, 2003 Author Share Posted May 3, 2003 Thanks to all for the information. I've ordered the stuff I need and will wait for it to arrive. Be nice to have that clanking from back there gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Well, I've tried to order new shock links from both CARS, Inc. and Bob's Automobilia, and both places are out of stock. Bob told me this week that they aren't being made anymore, so he cannot even order any. If anyone knows of a source, I need both rear shock links for my 1950 Special.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338pphillips@netexas.net Ector, Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Pete,Have you tried Jim at Buick World ?He got me mine earlier this year.(360) 825-3787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2 Posted May 9, 2003 Author Share Posted May 9, 2003 Thanks again for the information. I did try Bobs and found out that they no longer carried the links. I'm not sure whether it was all shock links or just the ones for the 1940 vintage. I'll try the folks at Buick World. Thanks for the tip. If all else fails, I'll just wrap duct tape around the stud and replace it a lot. Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palbuick Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 If you havent located your shock links yet, I have a set of New Delco links for the 40 Buick. Price is 35.00 pr plus postage.Jim Schilf / palbuick@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2 Posted May 12, 2003 Author Share Posted May 12, 2003 Jim,I would like to have the shock links. E-mail me your address and I'll send you a check with an estimate of shipping. My e-mail address is jkgrier@msn.com Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel88 Posted May 17, 2003 Share Posted May 17, 2003 I placed an order for '40 shock links and other parts from Bob,s and he wrote back to order them in September. I was wondering if you have to remove the gas tank to replace them? It looks like you would have to unless you are using an air ratchet which I don't have. Can anyone tell me the best way to replace them? Thanks,Woody Michel BCA #26487'40 Buick Roadmaster Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2 Posted May 20, 2003 Author Share Posted May 20, 2003 My 1940 is a Special 4-door and getting the links out looks to be a pretty straightforward job with no need to pull the tank. I suspect that I'm lucky in this regard. I'll be watching to see what comes up with the Roadmaster. That is a really classy car even if the shock links are hard to replace. Good luck.Chuck GrierSahuarita, AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel88 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Hi Chuck,Thanks for the compliment. She was an AZ car and is pretty rust free. I let you know what happens when I get some shock links <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />. Don't expect to be able to get them until September or so. Good luck with your '40 Special. Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 This info may be a little late. Kanter autoparts (www.kanter.com) has the shock links for the 1940 special. I purchased a set a few weeks ago. They are proud of them too. As far as removing and replacing them, I just wedged a box end wrench against the frame and used a bolt in the hole where the pin used to be to unscrew them. Hope this helps.Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2 Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 KEV987,Thanks for the info. I had checked with Kanters and at the time they said they didn't have the links. I located a set of NOS links for a reasonable price and I'm rolling again. Now, I need to replace the shocks; they work but they leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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