4 Suspension parts are listed for the 1946 Hudson Commodore Series, in 3 part types, covering both the 3.5L 212cid L6 and the 4.2L 254cid L8. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The suspension system on the 1946 Hudson Commodore Series controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links. All 4 listed parts are Shock / Strut (2 parts), Leaf Spring Insulator (1 part) and Sway Bar Bushing (1 part).
The 1946 Hudson Commodore Series was sold with both the 3.5L 212cid L6 and the 4.2L 254cid L8. All 4 parts on this page fit every engine.
3 brands supply suspension parts for the 1946 Hudson Commodore Series, led by METRO (2 parts), PRT (1 part) and FCS (1 part). Quality grades include Economy and Original Ride Quality.
Each part number listed for the 1946 Hudson Commodore Series opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Leaf Spring Insulator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRO Fits: all 1946 Commodore Series engines | RP23G | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sold Individually | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Leaf Spring insulators.
This group shows a single part: METRO RP23G.
Shock / Strut
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRT Fits: all 1946 Commodore Series engines | 173070 | 🇺🇸 US | Body End Measuring Point: Center of The Loop | View on Amazon |
Original Ride Quality
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCS Fits: all 1946 Commodore Series engines | 347488 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed.
2 Shock / Strut parts are listed for the 1946 Hudson Commodore Series, from PRT and FCS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1946 Commodore Series.
In the Economy grade, PRT supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is PRT 173070.
In the Original Ride Quality grade, FCS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is FCS 347488.
This group includes PRT 173070 and FCS 347488.
Sway Bar Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRO Fits: all 1946 Commodore Series engines | BN4H | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sold Individually | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bushings that clamp the anti-roll bar to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
One part is listed for the 1946 Hudson Commodore Series — METRO BN4H.
Buying Suspension Parts for a 1946 Hudson Commodore Series
On this vehicle, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every suspension part on this page fits both the 3.5L 212cid L6 and the 4.2L 254cid L8.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Shock / Strut and Leaf Spring Insulator .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suspension parts fit the 1946 Hudson Commodore Series?
Our catalog currently lists 4 suspension parts for the 1946 Hudson Commodore Series across 3 subcategories and 3 brands, covering both the 3.5L 212cid L6 and the 4.2L 254cid L8. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do suspension parts differ between 1946 Hudson Commodore Series engines?
No. On this page every suspension part fits both the 3.5L 212cid L6 and the 4.2L 254cid L8. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of suspension problems on a 1946 Hudson Commodore Series?
Common symptoms include clunks over speed bumps, wandering steering, cupped tire wear, or a nose that keeps bouncing after a dip. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1946 Hudson Commodore Series was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1946 Hudson Commodore Series?
Every part on this page already fits both the 3.5L 212cid L6 and the 4.2L 254cid L8. Then worn bushings often mimic bad shocks — inspect before buying, and remember loaded vs unloaded strut assemblies differ in labor by hours. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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