I also removed the upper control arm bumpers when I replaced the shocks on my 1969 LeBaron. Note a skinnier body (of the shock, not mine) would have made the install easier.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Elijah Scott" To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: IML: 1967 imperial front shock replacement Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 07:48:18 -0700 (PDT)
ajl <alacaria@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I replaced the rear shocks on my 1967 Imperial. I have removed the front shocks, (had to cut the top bolts off to remove them). Has anyone else changed their shocks on their 67 or 68?
Anthony,
I changed the front shocks on my '70 Imperial a couple of years ago, and the suspension is very similar to your '67.
I had to cut about an inch or so off of the top bolt, AND I also had to remove the lower control arm bumper, which allowed the control arms to drop an extra couple of inches. Removing the control arm bumper was critical, as I don't think I could have ever gotten the shock in otherwise (short of actually removing the control arm). Note that it's MUCH easier to remove the control arm bumper than it is to remove the control arm itself. :o)
That being said, it's NOT an easy job. Time, patience, and creative cursing seem to be the important factors.
Remove the control arm bumper, and you'll have a better shot at it.
