IML: KYB Shocks Part #'s

["Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

About 3 years ago, I contacted a sales rep at KYB as they didn't show a 
fitment for the rear axle of my '72 Newport. At that time, there was a 
reference chart on the internet somewhere that gave the extended and 
compressed dimensions, and the design of the connector ends for various 
Mopar cars. I've not been able to relocate that chart. If anyone knows of 
it, it would be a great help to locate the correct type of KYB shock.

I gave the rep the dimensions that I had at the time. He cross referenced 
them to a mid 80's Dodge 1/2 ton pickup, model #KG5423. These were from 
their Truck & Van Division and seem especially firm. I was intending to use 
this car as a tow vehicle and this extra firmness was going to be a plus for 
my use.

The front set were listed as the KG4507 that others have mentioned. The 
lower mount needs to be filed down some, as covered in the Repair link on 
the Imperial website. I had to separate the lower ball joint to be able to 
get the shock in the upper mount. Imperials may have more open area where 
this might not be necessary. They remove the floatiness of the front 
suspension, but may be more firm than expected. They do come with a lifetime 
warranty, and I've never had one fail on the many types of cars I've put 
them on.

Eric
Portland, Oregon

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Two weeks ago I called KYB to order frt. and bk. shocks for my "61" IMP. 
Never heard any more from them. Called number and received mfg. co. and was 
told to call sales co. Told me they didn't make shocks for that yr. and to 
ck. with Carquest.com. Went to shock page of Imperial parts on referrals and 
observed " Kendall Co" had some pretty bad reviews. Question: It's been said 
KYB has excellent shocks, does anyone have there number? Also, are there any 
other satisfied customers who purchased shocks outside of the local part 
houses. Naturally, I'm looking for the best shock available and don't know 
what to buy. Am not very savy in the car dept. needless to say. Thanks for 
any input on this subject  Johnl
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From: Dupont385@xxxxxx
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 23:53:16 EDT
Subject: Re: IML: Ordering " Shocks " Related Question
Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
             Hello List
  I, too, was looking into ordering shocks and a question came up. When I
was researching model numbers the 5511 was not mentioned but instead a 
#5512. As
these are for the back should the two models be considered interchangable?
  Thanks alot, Tim Dale - 1966 LeBaron
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KYB is quite possibly the best shock you can purchase
for your Imperial.  Visit
http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Springs/year.htm on
our club site and scroll down just a wee bit for
installation information.  The KYB shock numbers
you'll want are KG4507 for the front and KG5511 for
the rear. 



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