Re: IML: Shocks for '66 Cpnvert.

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I vote for KYB's. I have four installed and they are great on my 65 Crown.

 

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From: Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx>

> Just my anecdotal observation about Monroe vs. KYB. I
> had a set of Monroe shocks on the front of my '66.
> Within 7K miles they were completely limp and useless.
> You could compress and extend the RH one with
> absolutely no resistance whatsoever. The LH one was
> not much better.
>
> I installed a set of KYB's on the front (and rear) and
> the ride of the car was transformed. Smooth and
> controlled. The IML'ers who have driven my car can
> attest to the quality of its ride and handling. I
> have noticed no deterioration over the years, so I
> remain happy with my KYB's.
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> Possibly the Gabriel Red Ryders are comparable shocks.
> I wonder if anyone has had any experience with them?
>
> As for Monroes, don't was te your money. They aren't
> up to the task with our heavy Imperials.
>
> Chris H.
>
> 66 LeBaron
>
> --- Kenyon Wills wrote:
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> > In comparing KYB's offering to what I had in my car,
> > the KYB unit came up seriously lacking. Smaller and
> > of lighter construction. Weighed less and just
> > didn't
> > feel right to me when I compared the two.
> >
> > Suggest that you try Monroe or another brand.
> >
> > KYB also stakes their claim to "improved ride" by
> > stiffening the shock characteristics over stock
> > something like 30%. Can't remember if that was
> > given
> > verbally when I called or is on their website, but I
> > skipped them.
> >
> > See Ebay Item number: 8004242450
> >
> > These cylinders are significantly thicker in
> > diameter
> > than the KYB units. I'd get something like that
> > instead.
> >
> > -Kenyon
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> > --- dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all......can anyone please confirm that the
> > > CORRECT rear shocks for my 1966 Crown Convertible
> > > (Doris) are the #KY 5511 from KYB Shocks!? I have
> > > read that there is also a KY 5512 part number that
> > > somehow showed up as the ones to use. I was
> > checking
> > > into some IML postings (on the web site and they
> > > show up via a 'google' also) and it says that the
> > > FRONT are KY4507 and REAR are KY5511. Just want to
> > > be sure. ...does anyone know what the difference
> > > actually is between the KY5511 & 5512 parts??
> > > I am also looking for the best pricing on rear
> > leaf
> > > springs for the same car. They are not needed
> > right
> > > now but want to have these in the garage as I
> > > probably will replace them over the winter. I had
> > > ordered a set from ESPO when back in NJ and put
> > them
> > > on my '66 convert. at the time (named Brandy) and
> > > they worked fine! but now that I am here in
> > southern
> > > California, I was wondering if anyone knew of a
> > > supplier closer to me, instead of having them
> > > shipped across country.
> > > thanks for any info!!
> > >
> > > Thanks all!!!
> > > Dan Melnik
> > >
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