Re: Rear tire removal 1951 model 200

Posted by Craig Fox On 2015/7/11 10:17:00

Yes it was the shocks that kept the rear axle from dropping far enough down to remove the rear tires. I purchased a set of Response shocks from NAPA pn 94049. They were listed for my 51 model 200 in the NAPA system. They were 3.5" longer than the Monrows that were on the car. Now the wheel is fully exposed from the wheel well when on the bumber Jack. They were 20" from casing to casing with the shaft about 2" further out on the ends. I will drive it today, hopefully they are a decent shock they were only $30 each, made in the USA. Nitrogen Gas filled, were the Monrows oil filled? I wonder if the front shocks are short too, or did they just install fronts all the way around?