5.5 pinion gear (shock absorber)

frank27

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anyone know were to get a good used one or know anyone that will part with one thanks
 

boobie

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Re: 5.5 pinion gear (shock absorber)

Try the Top Secret Files at the begining of this forum and look for salvage yards.
 

64osby

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Re: 5.5 pinion gear (shock absorber)

I have heard that people will trim the length to fit proper and weld the shaft to fix a bad shock shaft.
 

boobie

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Re: 5.5 pinion gear (shock absorber)

I've done that also and it does work.
 

Steve A W

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Re: 5.5 pinion gear (shock absorber)

If You weld it You need to change the "drive" pin for a "sheer" pin.
 

samo_ott

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Re: 5.5 pinion gear (shock absorber)

I haven't done it but plan to on the next one I come across.
 
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