Ah, yet another opportunity to mention the virtues of KYB shocks.
Mark, I concur.
Bill and Elaine, you would find a wide variety of shock absorbers. A good
explaination of modern day shocks can be found here,
http://www.whiteline.com.au/default.asp?page=/faqshocks01.htm
I had about 20 year old "Atlas" brand shocks on my '72 Newport. I have
installed KYB shocks on a number of various vehicles in the past, and have
them on my Newport now. Front shock, #KG4507, is a standard fitment for my
year of car. There should be a listing for your's.
The rear shocks weren't listed for my Newport. I gave a tech guy at KYB my
shock dimentional requirements and my intended future use of my car. He came
up w/# KG5423, which is a very stiff KYB Truck & Van division shock for a
late '80 Dodge 1/2ton pickup. My car is destined to tow an Airstream trailer
at some point so added stability is worth the resulting very firm ride. I
don't know if firm is the right term, the ride has a very quick rebound,
maybe jouncy is a better description. The regular automotive spec fronts
control rebound very well, taking out the boatiness of the old Atlas shocks,
and give a comfortable and controlled ride. KYBs usually run about $35 per
shock.
Eric
'72 Newport Custom Sedan, A35 Trailer Tow Pkg w/HD susp, opt 440, 235/70R 15
tires, KYB all around, 4400 lb = Really nice road car
'63 Crown Four-Door, not yet optimized = driveway ornamentation
From: "Boehme, Mark" <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 08:48:53 -0700
Subject: RE: IML: Shocks
Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I recently had KYB's installed on my 65. I don't know the model number but
they are great!
Mark T. Boehme
65 Crown
925-671-3160
mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 1975imperial [SMTP:1975imperial@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 7:22 AM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: IML: Shocks
>
> In checking with the person who owned our 75 imperial, we found it hasnt
> had new shocks in about 15 yrs..although the car rides fine we would like
> to have these replaced..what type of shocks are right for this 5000 lb +
> car..Thanks Bill & Elaine
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