Re: 65 Classic front shocks

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

I had the same problem with my 63 Classic years ago; they ain't made  
no mo.

However, I found the following application works just great. I chose  
them from a shock catalog, using compressed and extended lengths and  
approximate matching car weight. I didn't record the compressed and  
extended shock lengths, but if I recall these are both shorter  
compressed and taller extended, so no bottoming issues. The Mustang  
is a bit lighter but not enough to be a worry.

63 Rambler	Shocks, front	Monroe #1069 obso, new #31069, apps: 65-72  
Mustang
				rear? 56-70 Ford Fairlane (F or R)?



The short of it is, use Monroe #31069 or equiv. for the fronts.

tomj




On Jan 10, 2006, at 8:21 AM, kflan5621@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I have gone to all of the major shock manufacturer/reseller sites  
> and have not found a single listing for front shocks on mid to late  
> sixties mid/full size AMC's.  I will be replacing all four shocks  
> as well as adding new coils all around.  Rear shocks are not a  
> problem.  KYB and others make shocks for the rear.
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