Who makes shocks for a 1969 C Body?
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So, I am hitting my head on a brick wall. Seems that unless I want a basic KYB, no one seems to make a performance shock for the 1969 300. I was hoping to do something like a Bilstein for better handling, but they tell me they dont make a shock for these cars anymore....
So plan B...
Ask on here! lol Anyone know of any companies selling a performance shock for C bodies? I can find places like Hodgekis selling cool stuff for A, B, E body, but not C.
Plan C
What is the shock lengths for these cars front and rear collapsed, and fully expanded? I will look this up the hard way if I have to. If I can find another car of similar size.....
Thanks!
1969 Chrysler 300 440/727 1980 W350 Crew Cab Dually with 1997 12V Cummins & many, many goodies 1990 W250 Cummins NV5600
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Re: Who makes shocks for a 1969 C Body?
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Bilstein makes them, or so I am told. My understanding is you gotta reach out to them Firm Feel offers the RCD shocks. Having put a set in my 69 GTX, I recommend them. Will put them in my 67 Newport come the day I ever get it back on the road.......
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Re: Who makes shocks for a 1969 C Body?
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I ran NAPA heavy duty gas a few years back on my Imperials.They are heavy.On the rears I ran their gas truck shocks.Rocky
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Re: Who makes shocks for a 1969 C Body?
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1969 C body shock lengths and info : monroe #32073 - rear - 13.750 compressed, 22.875 extended mounting : LS39 top - 1/2"id. sleeve, 1 5/8"wide L2 bottom - 11/16"id. bushing 1 9/16" wide monroe #LE10009 [sold as pair] - front - 8.000 compressed, 12.250 ext. mounting : S top - straight stem - no dust shield LS15 bottom - 7/16"id. bushing, 1 3/8" wide hope this helps. info from my monroe master catalog.
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Re: Who makes shocks for a 1969 C Body?
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So, I am hitting my head on a brick wall. Seems that unless I want a basic KYB, no one seems to make a performance shock for the 1969 300. I was hoping to do something like a Bilstein for better handling, but they tell me they dont make a shock for these cars anymore....
So plan B...
Ask on here! lol Anyone know of any companies selling a performance shock for C bodies? I can find places like Hodgekis selling cool stuff for A, B, E body, but not C.
Plan C
What is the shock lengths for these cars front and rear collapsed, and fully expanded? I will look this up the hard way if I have to. If I can find another car of similar size.....
Thanks!
Bilstiens, you won't look back. Excellent shock. After you put them on you'll swear you are driving a different car. Yes they are expensive you'll be getting your monies worth. Give Dick at Firm Feel a call.
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Re: Who makes shocks for a 1969 C Body?
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Thanks for all these responses. Seems the Bilstiens seem to be the general recommended shock. 1969 C body shock lengths and info : monroe #32073 - rear - 13.750 compressed, 22.875 extended mounting : LS39 top - 1/2"id. sleeve, 1 5/8"wide L2 bottom - 11/16"id. bushing 1 9/16" wide monroe #LE10009 [sold as pair] - front - 8.000 compressed, 12.250 ext. mounting : S top - straight stem - no dust shield LS15 bottom - 7/16"id. bushing, 1 3/8" wide hope this helps. info from my monroe master catalog. Thanks so much for this!! That is exactly what I needed!!
1969 Chrysler 300 440/727 1980 W350 Crew Cab Dually with 1997 12V Cummins & many, many goodies 1990 W250 Cummins NV5600
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