IML: KYB Shocks

["Eric" <gearhead@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob,
KYB KG-4507 for the front set. I put KG-5423 on the rear axle for my '72 
Newport, which is from KYB Truck & Van division, meaning heavy duty. They 
are quite firm in the rear. The C-body Yahoo list has recently had part # 
KG-5512 for rear shocks on the 'C-body' cars, and Chris Hawkins is posting 
an instructional on KYB shock installation, indicating KG-5511 for the rear 
set on a '62 model Imperial. I'll assume the KG-5511 would be best for your 
'64.

There is a front shock lower mount modification needed, one needs to 
grind/saw a small amount of the mount material as it is slightly too wide to 
fit in the lower control arm. There is also a bit of an orchestrated 
movement in releasing the holding strap at the top of the front shock, and 
simultaneous lifting of the lower control arm to meet the lower mount, I 
used a hydraulic floor jack in this procedure. I had the lower ball joint 
separated from the steering knuckle and to my memory, this was the only way 
I could fit the shock into the shock tower due to interference w/the lower 
control arm while it was still attached to the knuckle. The couple of 
complications were worth the effort for the added control given, losing the 
boat-float feel.

Eric
Portland, Oregon
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From: "Bob Kinker" <robertkinker@xxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: IML: KYB Shocks on My 62 Imp.
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:50:36 -0400
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What is the part number for fronts on a 64 Crown Coupe?





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