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I think I am in need of new shock absorbes on the rear of my 1956 Firedome sportsman.
It is riding a little low, spongy and uneven.
Does anyone have a NAPA Number or other supplier for shocks?
thanks
Mike DeLapp
I came up with RR94050 on the Napa website.
It's supposed to be fun!
1949 De Soto Custom Convertible (project)
You're the best!!!
Got brakes done. Not inexpensive. Got a guy like you who restores cars and therefore knows what needs to be done.
Now that car is sitting in driveway I notice it sitting a little low and uneven. Hope shocks may be the culprit but have a greeat spring place if that is necessary.
GO WILDCATS!!!
Mike D
I would recommend putting air shocks on it,If I'm
remembering right I found that a 70 duster fit just fine
I have Gabriel Hi-Jackers on the rear of my '55. Put on a new set several years ago purchased from O'Reilly. This is the number that fits just fine:
Gabriel Hi-Jackers Shock absorbers, rear air assisted 39175
Mark
Mike, who is the great spring place?
Spring Align
2312 N. Rand Road
Palatine, IL (this is a northwest suburb of Chicago)
847-934-1525
They do a lot of heavy truck and equipment work but have a service man, Tim, who is a guru of classic cars. I had a leaf added to my 1953 Studebaker and it sits perfectly. While under it he corrected several bracket, steners, etc.
I also have a 1935 Chrysler Airflow that slip a little on a hoist and appeared to have wrecked the left front spring or hanger. Flat bedded it them. Tim saw that it had just rotated on the support. Took a crowbar and flipped it back into position. No charge. I felt so relieved I had them do a front end alignment while it was there.
Thank you Mike. I may want to see what they can do with my 53's springs.
You have to remember shocks and springs have two completely different jobs. The springs support the car and compensate for bumps and dips the car encounters. The shocks only job is to smooth out those ups and downs, to absorb them. They have nothing to do with ride height, nor should they. If your ride height is off it is because your springs need attention. Of course you may as well replace the shocks when you do the springs and bushings then all will be correct. Good luck!
Tim Mabry
The Lost Cause Garage
47 Suburban
57 Sportsman 4dr HT
