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TWERT · 03-24-2010, 07:30 AM

I have a 1960 Tradewind with a leaf spring axle and I am having a hard time finding out what shocks are right for this application. It had shock because the mounts are there but no shocks, so I don't have an existing shock to match. Has anyone done a shock replacement on an old leaf spring axle or know the correct shock to use?

Thanks
Tim

silverleeper · 03-24-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TWERT

I have a 1960 Tradewind with a leaf spring axle and I am having a hard time finding out what shocks are right for this application. It had shock because the mounts are there but no shocks, so I don't have an existing shock to match. Has anyone done a shock replacement on an old leaf spring axle or know the correct shock to use?

Thanks
Tim

Hi Tim, If no one comes up with the answer before light(where I am). I will get the number off the replacements for the Caravel. I know they are Monroe and I got them locally at NAPA.

silverleeper · 03-24-2010, 08:50 AM

This is what I put on the Caravel. Monroe 5752st. I had no issues with fit or performance.

Inland RV Center, In · 03-24-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by silverleeper

Hi Tim, If no one comes up with the answer before light(where I am). I will get the number off the replacements for the Caravel. I know they are Monroe and I got them locally at NAPA.

Lee.

In all my years, I have yet to have the correct NAPA number.

Please post it so that we can others know that are not normally on this Forums.

Thanks.

Andy

silverleeper · 03-24-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

Lee.

In all my years, I have yet to have the correct NAPA number.

Please post it so that we can others know that are not normally on this Forums.

Thanks.

Andy

Sorry Andy, I don't have the NAPA number. The number is directly off the shock.

I did a quick web search and it looks like this shock can be found at most auto part stores.

TWERT · 03-24-2010, 09:02 AM

Lee,

Thanks for the info. It is greatly appreciated!!

richinny · 03-24-2010, 01:36 PM

i just got off the phone with monroe. that 5732st shock application is for vertical use. they suggested looking in the steering stabilizer section of their spec. sheets to see if they make something that would work. if the shock has a metal sleeve in the end bushings, you'll need that info too.
http://www.monroe.com/catalog/docume...engthSheet.pdf

silverleeper · 03-24-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by richinny

i just got off the phone with monroe. that 5732st shock application is for vertical use. they suggested looking in the steering stabilizer section of their spec. sheets to see if they make something that would work. if the shock has a metal sleeve in the end bushings, you'll need that info too.
http://www.monroe.com/catalog/docume...engthSheet.pdf

This is a leaf spring axle and uses a vertical shock.

markdoane · 03-24-2010, 02:30 PM

Try a Monroe 33033.

clydecrashcu · 03-24-2010, 02:50 PM

I don't know if this will help. If you take the shock off and measure the open length and closed length and have those dimensions, then what are the ends like, both eye hole or one with threads or both ends threaded, etc. Sometimes on older cars, you can look up in for Chevy, Ford, etc. shocks and find the length you need. Sometimes look at Summit Racing, etc for shocks also. If you have the dimensions and description the tech people might be able to help. Possibly a company that makes shocks might have a tech line for answers.

Good luck on what you are looking for.

slowmover · 03-24-2010, 04:50 PM

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f417...etc-34998.html

I had the same problem with my 1983 S/S (8,000-lb GVWR). I outlined the method of comparing/contrasting, above.

richinny · 03-24-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by silverleeper

This is a leaf spring axle and uses a vertical shock.

sorry for my mistake but i hope the information will still be useful :-)

whatsherface · 06-17-2010, 01:41 PM

I just got off the phone with my Napa salesman and he found a cross referance to the 5752 number but not the 33033. He said the 5752 shock measures 12" extended and 8" compressed.

Inland RV Center, In · 06-17-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by badger

I just got off the phone with my Napa salesman and he found a cross referance to the 5752 number but not the 33033. He said the 5752 shock measures 12" extended and 8" compressed.

The Airstream horizontal shock, extends from 9.5 inches to 14.5 inches.

However, it is too short to work with the "vertical shock" brackets.

It can be used, but you must cut the vertical bracket in half, overlap it and weld it back together, so that the stud to stud dimension does not exceed 14.5 inches, when that side of the trailer is jacked up.

But you must make sure that the rubber rods in the axle have not "solidified" which would restrict the wheel from dropping to it's maximum design.

Andy

silverleeper · 06-17-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

The Airstream horizontal shock, extends from 9.5 inches to 14.5 inches.

However, it is too short to work with the "vertical shock" brackets.

It can be used, but you must cut the vertical bracket in half, overlap it and weld it back together, so that the stud to stud dimension does not exceed 14.5 inches, when that side of the trailer is jacked up.

But you must make sure that the rubber rods in the axle have not "solidified" which would restrict the wheel from dropping to it's maximum design.

Andy

Just to be clear... This thread is about a replacement shock for a leaf spring axle. No need to worry about rubber rods.

whatsherface · 06-26-2010, 02:21 PM

I just installed the 5752ST shocks. Turns out the measure 12 3/4" open and 8 1/2" closed. My old shocks measured 13" open and 8 5/8" closed. I think these will work great.