question about shocks
question about shocks
Mopar Mel posted this question on the [FWDLK] mailing list:
Mopar Mel wrote:Does anyone know what shocks will fit either the front or rear of the 59 plymouths? There must be another car out there that uses the same shocks??? Thanks in advance
mel [moparmel@GVTEL.COM]
"If it's new, Plymouth's got it!"
i already replied to the email, but i don't mind repeating myself (occasionally anyways).
when i replaced the diffential/rear end i used a '89 diplomat police-package for parts. i used the newer shackles because of the rear sway bar, but i believe there's a stud on the bottom of the shock.? i did this a few years ago, my memory is a touch fuzzy.
i used the newer shocks, the top eyelet was just a touch different, difference being that it had a steel sleeve inside the rubber, which i tapped out w/ a screwdriver and hammer. also had to ream out the rubber 1/8" more for the bolt to fit. length was perfect. the front shocks i did not use, but i believe i glanced at them and they looked similar (if not the same).
- on a side note, before i put the shocks on, i could almost get the rear tires to clear the ground bouncing the car, hehe
--j
when i replaced the diffential/rear end i used a '89 diplomat police-package for parts. i used the newer shackles because of the rear sway bar, but i believe there's a stud on the bottom of the shock.? i did this a few years ago, my memory is a touch fuzzy.
i used the newer shocks, the top eyelet was just a touch different, difference being that it had a steel sleeve inside the rubber, which i tapped out w/ a screwdriver and hammer. also had to ream out the rubber 1/8" more for the bolt to fit. length was perfect. the front shocks i did not use, but i believe i glanced at them and they looked similar (if not the same). - on a side note, before i put the shocks on, i could almost get the rear tires to clear the ground bouncing the car, hehe
--jThere will be no bringing her back here, I'm selling this sh**hole and buying me a condo.