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fireguyfire
Posted 2017-10-20 2:53 PM (#550689)
Subject: Front shocks


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Rebuilding the front end on my 58 Chrysler; I have been sourcing parts through my local NAPA store.
My car has its 4 original shocks still which is kind of cool.
Obviously I’m going to change them out. Napa has a parts number for the rear shocks, but none for the fronts.
Does anyone know a part number for front shocks for a 58 chrysler? Doesn’t matter what brand as I can cross reference it. The number on the original shocks doesn’t compute in 2017!
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56D500boy
Posted 2017-10-20 5:55 PM (#550699 - in reply to #550689)
Subject: RE: Front shocks



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Based on searching the Mopar parts pdf that I think I linked you to with "front shock absorbers", I think the PN is 1850 448

Googling "1850448 front shock" got me:

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=55723 which should help.





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Powerflite
Posted 2017-10-20 6:12 PM (#550703 - in reply to #550689)
Subject: Re: Front shocks



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I recommend that you use KYB shocks. They perform very well and are well suited to our cars without costing too much. Use KG4507. They are originally designed for '65-'73 C-bodies, but work on '57-'61 cars if you grind the bottom mount down to make it smaller. (mark and grind evenly, with water on hand to keep it cool) You can get them from Summitracing or Rockauto.

Edited by Powerflite 2017-10-20 6:14 PM
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Mopar1
Posted 2017-10-20 7:59 PM (#550715 - in reply to #550703)
Subject: Re: Front shocks



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Powerflite - 2017-10-20 5:12 PM

I recommend that you use KYB shocks. They perform very well and are well suited to our cars without costing too much. Use KG4507. They are originally designed for '65-'73 C-bodies, but work on '57-'61 cars if you grind the bottom mount down to make it smaller. (mark and grind evenly, with water on hand to keep it cool) You can get them from Summitracing or Rockauto.
That's what I did on my '60 Plym.
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mikes2nd
Posted 2017-10-20 9:46 PM (#550723 - in reply to #550689)
Subject: Re: Front shocks


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https://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part/kyb-kg4507-shock-absorber

Rock auto is not on the list... but it is the best place to buy.

You just missed the buy 4 get 40$ off rebate for KYB. If you aren't in a hurry I would wait for it again.

http://www.rockauto.com/lang/en/promo.html

your other best option is the kyb outlet. 9.99 shipping?

http://www.shocks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=kg4507

 

Here is where the next round of KYB discounts will be https://www.kyb.com/save/

 

Note: nope rockauto wins... 5% discount is available and 7.99$ shipping... Rock auto always wins!



Edited by mikes2nd 2017-10-20 9:49 PM
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59 in Calif
Posted 2017-10-21 6:26 PM (#550763 - in reply to #550689)
Subject: Re: Front shocks


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If I remember correctly I got the front shocks for wife's 59 Dodge from Rare Parts in Stockton Cal. didn't have grind anything, just put em in. Jerry
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mikes2nd
Posted 2017-10-21 6:45 PM (#550764 - in reply to #550689)
Subject: Re: Front shocks


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rare parts is a utter scam, they just take the same Taiwan parts and triple mark them up, Rare parts sucks...
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mstrug
Posted 2017-10-21 8:01 PM (#550767 - in reply to #550723)
Subject: Re: Front shocks



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mikes2nd - 2017-10-20 8:46 PM

https://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part/kyb-kg4507-shock-absorber

Rock auto is not on the list... but it is the best place to buy.

You just missed the buy 4 get 40$ off rebate for KYB. If you aren't in a hurry I would wait for it again.

http://www.rockauto.com/lang/en/promo.html

your other best option is the kyb outlet. 9.99 shipping?

http://www.shocks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=kg4507

 

Here is where the next round of KYB discounts will be https://www.kyb.com/save/

 

Note: nope rockauto wins... 5% discount is available and 7.99$ shipping... Rock auto always wins!



Rebate is good until Oct 31st:


Three Ways to Save!

Receive a $40 Prepaid Visa Card with a purchase of four (4) qualifying KYB Shocks -OR- struts or two (2) qualifying KYB Strut-Plus
Receive a $60 Prepaid Visa Card with a purchase of two (2) qualifying KYB Strut-Plus -AND- two (2) qualifying KYB Shocks or Struts
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Mail a copy of the retail parts purchase showing qualifying KYB shocks, struts or Strut-Plus on the same invoice plus the UPC barcode from each box along with a completed KYB Feeling is Believing form. (or) Mail a copy of the retail installation invoice from a professional service facility showing qualifying KYB shocks, struts or Strut-Plus on the same invoice along with a completed KYB Feeling is Believing form. No box UPC barcodes are required with a valid installation purchase at a professional service facility.

All qualifying KYB purchases must be in a single transaction and appear on the same receipt or invoice. Submissions must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2017. Only one KYB Visa Prepaid Card per person, household and/or household address. Commercial addresses are not eligible. Offer void where prohibited, taxed, licensed or restricted. Cannot be combined with any other offer. KYB Americas Corporation is not responsible for late, lost, or misdirected mail. Submissions postmarked after October 31, 2017 will not be honored. KYB Visa Prepaid Cards will not be issued for incomplete or illegible forms, forms without a qualifying receipt, or duplicate submissions. All submitted materials will become property of KYB Americas Corporation and will not be returned. Please allow 8-10 weeks for processing. To check on the status of your redemption submission, go to www.datarebate.com or call 1-877-630-2345
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b5rt
Posted 2017-10-21 8:18 PM (#550768 - in reply to #550764)
Subject: Re: Front shocks



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mikes2nd - 2017-10-21 5:45 PM

rare parts is a utter scam, they just take the same Taiwan parts and triple mark them up, Rare parts sucks...


Agreed. Double or triple the price you can get from somewhere else.
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mobileparts
Posted 2017-10-26 6:08 PM (#551119 - in reply to #550689)
Subject: Re: Front shocks


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I have some ++ NEW ++ N.O.S. 1957 - 1961 Chrysler Products Front Shocks -----
H84 MOOG is the Heavy Duty and R1084 is the EXTRA HEAVY DUTY --- in the days when MOOG was in the shock business...... Beautiful Boxes..... Beautiful Shocks......
100 % Correct for application.......
Call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 ..... West Hempstead, Long Island, New York.......
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tberd62
Posted 2017-12-06 10:28 AM (#553793 - in reply to #550689)
Subject: Re: Front shocks


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HAs anyone tried the Gabriel Classic shocks sold at Rock Auto?
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