Re: KYB shocks alternative?

[Tony Brummett <brummett@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 4:48 PM, <62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I can't beleive it.. the guy at Sears was correct.. they don't have
> Monroe shocks for the front (just the rear) for a 1962 Newport..

I had a '64 300 years ago (should have been the same suspension as
your Newport), and the previous owner had had the same difficulty then
finding new front shocks.  If I remember right, they're super short.

The guy had modified the way the top of the shock mounts by welding a
tube in that was attached to the front subframe at the bottom, and
capped at the top, effectively moving the top shock mount higher and
allowing you to use a longer (and easier to find) shock from an
A-body.  The shock was installed inside the tube from the bottom, and
the top mounting bolt went through a hole in the top cap of the tube.
Unfortunately I don't have the car anymore, and don't think I have any
pictures of that part...

It's an option if you absolutely can't find any shocks that fit...

-- Tony  brummett@xxxxxxxxx
'64 Dodge 440
'65 Dart GT


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