RE: IML: Front Shocks 67 Crown
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

RE: IML: Front Shocks 67 Crown



Update!  I finally managed to get the old shocks out and the new ones in.  After unbolting the strut rod and sway bar I found that buy turning the wheel I could move the lower control arm enough to get the shocks out and back in.  For example, while working on the left side, if I turn the wheel all the way to the left stop, it will pull the control arm towards the rear of the car.  It’s just enough clearance to get the shocks out and in.

 

The rear shocks were a breeze.  Both shocks done in about 15 minutes.

 

On the bright side I got a chance to dig out a lot of the old profanity and use it in great abundance.  J

 

Ken

67 Crown 4 Dr Ht (w/new shocks)

 

 


From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken Lang
Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 2:44 PM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: IML: Front Shocks 67 Crown

 

Well gang, after my last Imperial outing I noticed one of the front shocks on my 67 Crown was a bit weak.  I picked up a new set and began the process of changing them today.  I’ve come to the conclusion that back in 1967 someone at Chrysler found a set of shocks laying around and decided to build an Imperial around them.  One of the old shocks is finally out but not without bending it to the point where it can never be used as a shock again.  The description given in the 67 FSM regarding shock replacement does not apply to my car.

 

I removed the upper bump stop to allow the whole assembly to drop lower.  Also undid the lower control arm strut rod and the sway bar.  None of this lets the lower control arm drop enough to get the shock in.

 

Before installing the new shock I will need to pop out the lower ball joint from the lower control arm to allow it to drop down low enough to get the new one in the hole.

 

It’s time to break out the bigger hammers, pickle forks and pry bars.

 

Ken

67 Crown 4 Dr Ht

 

 



Home Back to the Home of the Forward Look Network


Copyright © The Forward Look Network. All rights reserved.

Opinions expressed in posts reflect the views of their respective authors.
This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.