RE: KYB shocks alternative?

[62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx]

I just heard back from shocks2springs.com  interesting operation.

They get most of the work from referrals from the big shock makers 
(Monroe recommended them to me)

They take the big guys existing shocks and alter them to fit 
applications like mine, due to the low volume the big guys don't bother 
with.

They also manufacture all suspension parts.. so if ya can't find 
springs, tie rod ends, ball joints, etc.. they'll make them

front shocks for my car are $47 for standard, $78 for firm.. seems 
pretty fair pricing
62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> Thanks Tony .. I'll save this in case shocks2springs or Kanter doesn't 
> pan out.. I'll bet I could get someone to do some mods to make it work 
> :)
> 
> Tony Brummett wrote:
> > 
> > On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 4:48 PM, <62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > I can't beleive it.. the guy at Sears was correct.. they don't have
> > > Monroe shocks for the front (just the rear) for a 1962 Newport..
> > 
> > I had a '64 300 years ago (should have been the same suspension as
> > your Newport), and the previous owner had had the same difficulty then
> > finding new front shocks.  If I remember right, they're super short.
> > 
> > The guy had modified the way the top of the shock mounts by welding a
> > tube in that was attached to the front subframe at the bottom, and
> > capped at the top, effectively moving the top shock mount higher and
> > allowing you to use a longer (and easier to find) shock from an
> > A-body.  The shock was installed inside the tube from the bottom, and
> > the top mounting bolt went through a hole in the top cap of the tube.
> > Unfortunately I don't have the car anymore, and don't think I have any
> > pictures of that part...
> > 
> > It's an option if you absolutely can't find any shocks that fit...
> > 
> > -- Tony  brummett@xxxxxxxxx
> > '64 Dodge 440
> > '65 Dart GT


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