Re: IML: Shocks for '66 Cpnvert.

[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.  

Possibly the Gabriel Red Ryders are comparable shocks.
 I wonder if anyone has had any experience with them?

As for Monroes, don't waste your money.  They aren't
up to the task with our heavy Imperials.

Chris H.

66 LeBaron

--- Kenyon Wills <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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.
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> See Ebay	 Item number: 8004242450	
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> These cylinders are significantly thicker in
> diameter
> than the KYB units.  I'd get something like that
> instead.
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> -Kenyon
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> --- dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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> > 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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