Will these rear shocks be ok for my 66 grande parisienne?
Hardtail said
Aug 2, 2015
Hi guys, I bought these shocks new about 2 years ago when I got my car.
I just took the old ones off, and they are much longer than my new Munroes.
I made two plates that I can weld to the bottom section of the frame where the old ones bolted to and will bolt these. Is this OK for my car? Or must I get a longer shock?
1965CS said
Aug 2, 2015
When I replaced a rear set, they were shorter than originals and the only issue noted was taking the rear wheels off as the axle didn't drop enough. It could be done, just a bit tricky maneuvering the wheel in place, but also have 15" x 8" wheels.
427carl said
Aug 2, 2015
why not just buy the correct ones?
seventy2plus2 said
Aug 2, 2015
Are those old Monroe air shocks the right ones? They may not have been correct, and you're using them as a guide.
Hardtail said
Aug 3, 2015
427carl wrote:
why not just buy the correct ones?
This is what I bought suggested from the community a year back give or take, but they do not line up. So I will be getting a different set if required ;)
seventy2plus2: I will bring them into my parts store and see what they say about the old shocks.
Hi guys, I bought these shocks new about 2 years ago when I got my car.
I just took the old ones off, and they are much longer than my new Munroes.
I made two plates that I can weld to the bottom section of the frame where the old ones bolted to and will bolt these. Is this OK for my car? Or must I get a longer shock?
When I replaced a rear set, they were shorter than originals and the only issue noted was taking the rear wheels off as the axle didn't drop enough. It could be done, just a bit tricky maneuvering the wheel in place, but also have 15" x 8" wheels.
why not just buy the correct ones?
Are those old Monroe air shocks the right ones? They may not have been correct, and you're using them as a guide.
This is what I bought suggested from the community a year back give or take, but they do not line up. So I will be getting a different set if required ;)
seventy2plus2: I will bring them into my parts store and see what they say about the old shocks.
1965SCS: thanks for the explanation. noted.