1948 - 1954 Hudson Suspension components are identical year to year. In 1954 Hudson added Power Steering as an option that could be added to all models produced. The illustration shows Front Suspension 1948-1954 except Jet. Identifies the individual components found in the front suspension. These components are the same from left to right except as noted.
NOTE
2nd type front suspension complete has the 2nd type steering spindle (Group No. A3) and is used with the 2nd type front wheel hub assembly (Group No. E3) and front wheel bearings (Group No. E4). 1st and 2nd type parts are not interchangeable. 2nd type of parts became effective on LHD cars with 480 Series serial No. 48920, 2nd type of parts was also used on serial No. 48225 through 28479, 48487 through 48500, and 48665 through 48705.
The following interchange information utilizes the same marking conventions used in the Hudson Parts Manual illustration.
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Vendor P/N
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| Aftermarket Source | Complete overhaul kit | Kanter Auto Parts | Select: Kit or component |
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Alternate Make Source
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Complete overhaul kit
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41-56 Buick, 50-56 Cadillac, 50-54 Chevy, 53-62 Corvette,49-53 Ford, 46-55 Kaiser, 49-53 Mercury, 41-56 Oldsmobile, 41-57 Pontiac, 49-56 Willys |
compare OEM Hudson parts
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A1-9 , A4-4, A4-1, A1-4, A4-2, A4-3, A1-3, A1-10 |
King Pin Kit |
Moog | #8314-B (obsolete) |
| Kanter Auto Parts | select kit | ||
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| A1-17, A1-17A, A1-18, A1-5, A1-16, A1-19 | Lower Outer A-Frame Bushing Kit | Car Parts Discount |
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| Rare Parts | |||
| A1-30, A1-31, A1-16, A1-27, A1-29, A1-32 | Upper Outer A-Frame Bushing Kit | Car Parts Discount |
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| Rare Parts | |||
| A1-14, A1-13 | Lower Inner A-Frame Bushing Kit | Car Parts Discount |
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| Rare Parts | |||
| A1-24, A1-26, A1-28, A1-21 | pivot assy-upper support | Car Parts Discount |
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| Rare Parts | |||
| Front Spindle Bearings and grease seal |
Front inner wheel grease seal: SKF 15649 Front inner wheel bearing: Timken 15123 Front inner wheel race: Timken 15245 Front outer wheel bearing: Timken 9067 Front outer wheel race: Timken 9195 |
These part numbers were provided by Hudson Open Forum Member cchancel. Purchased all from NAPA parts store during August 2021 to use on a Stepdown Hudson. Stepdown bearings interchange all models from 1948 to 1954 according to the Hudson Master parts manual notes. | |
| F11-6 | Shock mounting plate | Wildrick Restorations | Contact Doug WIldrick for price and availability |
| F11-1 |
Front Shock
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Other automobiles with shock use matches
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match compressed and full extended lengths |
| 1949-56 Ford full-size ex SW, 53-62 Corvette, 61-73 Volvo, 74-78 full-size Chrysler, 76-79 Volare, Dodge Aspen, 71> Gremlin, Javelin, AMX | |||
| Gabriel | 26001, 4215B, 4502B, 80906 | ||
| Weatherby (1979 catalog) | 48481 / 48504 | ||
| Monroe, Heavy Duty, 1.75" vs stock 1" diameter | 3008 | ||
| Monroe | 1001, 1032, 1007 ,K-11188, K-188, 31094 | ||
| Delco | P-1016, S208, | ||
| Sears | 79203, 93403 | ||
| Hercules | D-141, D-720, D-220, D-252, M-50, M-51, N-530 | ||
| Kanter Auto Parts | select the desired shock | ||
| Car Parts Discount | select the desired shock | ||
| F1-1 | Coil Springs | Eaton Springs | Get Catalog Here |
Hudson Center Point Steering
1948- 1954 Hudson steering was controlled from a fulcrum point located below the front center frame cross member. The steering is known as CENTER POINT STEERING. The fulcrum point for the steering is a center pin supported by a set of needle bearings. Known as a weak point in Hudson that has been driven many miles the steering becomes sloppy and the car will jump or wander from side to side causing the driver to see-saw the steering wheel to compensate for the uncommanded steering activity. Repair of this steering component is covered in the Hudson Mechanical Procedures manual. If the pin is in good shape the repair could be as simple as replacing the bearings.
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Vendor PN
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Center Pin and tapered holding pin
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Bearings
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Caterpillar
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After Mkt Source
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Bushing
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Gert Kristiansen,1731 South 500 East., Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801) 486-1635
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Bearing replacement kit machined from a proprietary material |
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ID
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Name
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Vendor
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Vendor P/N
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| A6-10 |
Tie Rod End
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46-47 Ford Interchange with Hudson |
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| Moog - Needs to be modified to work on a Hudson Stepdown. Saw off 3/4 inch from right tie rod end and extended the tread and slot deeper into the link. Use an 11/16 X 18 Tap (Source Dec 1974 WTN Pg15) | ES147R & ES147L | ||
| Moog | ES-416R & ES416L | ||
| Moog | ES-64R & ES-104L | ||
| Kanter Auto Parts | Select the required part from the Catalog | ||
| Rare Parts | Select the required part from the Catalog | ||
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Raybestos - available from O'Reily's AutoParts (2013) |
401-1096(left)/ES416L 401-1097(right)ES416R |
Rear Axle
| ID | Name | Vendor | Vendor P/N |
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| Dana 44 Inner Seal | 40769S | ||
| Dana 44 Outer Seal | Timken, SKF, Napa | 17310 |
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