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Re: 65 Classic front shocks



Thanks Tom.  By cross referencing based on a 70 Fairlane, then the equivalent GR2 model number is 343219.  

Thanks,

Kerry

On January 10, 2006 Tom Jennings wrote:

> 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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