Hi all, got a question for the collective geniuses here. My son and I are working on a 61 Lark Cruiser V8 and bought replacement front shocks from Studebaker Intl, but they aren't quite right. All the internet options show one replacement front shock for all of the Larks around that time, but the ones we purchased have two problems: the lower attachment brackets are about 3/16 too narrow in the long dimension, such that the bolt/thread does not completely capture the bracker. The slots for the bolts were just a tiny bit narrow, but a grinder took care of that. Once we saw that they really don't attach well at the bottom, we realized the top mounting threads are completely different as well.
So, did the Cruiser have heavier shocks (and are they obtainable)? Or is this common, these are the only replacements still made and we have to make do?
Thanks for the insights!
So, did the Cruiser have heavier shocks (and are they obtainable)? Or is this common, these are the only replacements still made and we have to make do?
Thanks for the insights!
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