Front Shock Replacement

nking79 · Post by **nking79** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:22 am

Has anyone tried any of the shocks that are mentioned in the tech section? (A lot of cars use the same front shocks: Chrysler: 1980-83 Cordoba, 1982 New Yorker, 1982-89 Imperial, New Yorker, Fifth Avenue, 1977-81 LeBaron, Dodge: 1976-80 Aspen, 1977-89 Diplomat, 1977-88 Mirada, Nissan: 1962-70; 1600/2000 Roadsters, Plymouth: 1982-89 Gran Fury, 1976-80 Volare).

I'm not familiar with the differences between the cheaper shocks and the more pricey ones. What differences would I notice when going with a more expensive shock?

Post by **S Allen** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:43 am

Just go with the GR2's from Summit Racing or one of the vendors. They are inexspensive, fit well and provide a fairly comfortable ride.

Steve

spyder · Post by **spyder** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:34 pm

Do you have a part number?

Thanks!

Post by **S Allen** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:23 pm

343138 for the fronts.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku

$19.95 each.

Steve

spyder · Post by **spyder** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:45 am

Thanks!

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:20 pm

The Konis are really good as well, adn are ajustable.

Will

Post by **reblues** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:06 pm

Are the Konis still available?

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:10 pm

They might be. I don't know for sure. You could find a used set, send them back to Koni for a rebuild and have a new set however.

Will

Ldino21 · Post by **Ldino21** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:36 pm

Yes Koni's are still available I just got my set in!! If you are looking for a set (front & back) you are looking at about $229 plus shipping & tax depending where you live!!

Lou Smaldino
64-1500
65-1500
66-1600
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If you need help getting them, let me know!!

Post by **mgslayer** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:09 pm

Ballpark, what does it cost to get them rebuilt? I have a set on my parts car. I don't know what shape they are in other than old and surface rusty. The piston rod looks clean. I'm running the White KYB Gas-Adjust (that don't adjust). I do like the nice stiff kidney pounding ride though.

Later
Mark

Post by **dbrick** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:15 pm

I put a set of GR2's on my 99 dodge Ram, knocks the fillings out of your teeth. I might actually change back to stock Mopars.
My 66 came with a set of GR2's in a box. The fronts feel very stiff on comperssion, by hand. Might have been sitting around a while.

daveylin · Post by **daveylin** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:53 pm

Ldino21 wrote:Yes Koni's are still available I just got my set in!! If you are looking for a set (front & back) you are looking at about $229 plus shipping & tax depending where you live!!

Im in need of a set for my project down in fresno! Where did you get these from?

Post by **itsa68** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:16 am

New Koni's would be nice!
My GR's are kind of beat.

Ray B.

Ldino21 · Post by **Ldino21** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 1:56 pm

I will pull the receipt this afternoon and PM you, anyone else interested??

Lou Smaldino

Victor_laury · Post by **Victor_laury** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:02 pm

I finally got the Carrera's installed (just before the Iron Bottom). What a difference! The Koni would most likely be the same. One of my Gas-A-Justs had failed completely. Not that I blame it, the way I drive!

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