Shocks

[Aquaman]

QUESTION: Do Monroe shocks need to be tied down in the same way as the KYB to install?

 

[HWYCRZR]

Yes. All shocks will expand with no load. Need the front ones fully compressed to install v

 

[Big_John]

Yes. All shocks will expand with no load. Need the front ones fully compressed to install v

Actually, it's the gas charged shocks that expand. A conventional shock absorber, like the OEM on our cars, isn't gas charged and won't expand.

I don't think that gas charged shocks were readily available back when our cars were built.

 

[Big_John]

QUESTION: Do Monroe shocks need to be tied down in the same way as the KYB to install?

If it's a gas charged shock, yes. Conventional shock that's not gas charged, no.

 

[Aquaman]

Yes. All shocks will expand with no load. Need the front ones fully compressed to in

If it's a gas charged shock, yes. Conventional shock that's not gas charged, no.

Thanks for the info guys. I have been slowly replacing most of the front end this winter on my '68 Newport. First time ever doing this type of work and have been reading a number of threads on here that have been helpful. Including a reply to another of my questions in the spring.

I appreciate it.

 

[Gerald Morris]

Thanks for the info guys. I have been slowly replacing most of the front end this winter on my '68 Newport. First time ever doing this type of work and have been reading a number of threads on here that have been helpful. Including a reply to another of my questions in the spring.

I appreciate it.

Take a Hint from a bloke who did the same thing some years ago. It's best to do it all at once. If you can't, do it evenly to each side, such as: replace BOTH lower control arm bushings, both lower ball joints, both upper ball joints,, all the sway bar rubber and such. Keep it symmetrical! Be SURE to align it slightly "pigeon toed" to optimize treadwear. Be VERY careful with that front ride height!

Replacing front shocks makes a GOOD start o making your front suspension safe. Easy, economical, nearly foolproof.

I've been VERY blessed with this second Newport we acquired. The original suspension still works fairly well, though I've got a date with my lower control arm bushings coming later this year, AFTER INSTALLING A STEERING GEAR THAT DOESN'T LEAK!

Remember: there's little point in installing new rubber if hydraulic oils will be bathing and dissolving it. Take care of THAT **** after you do those shocks.

Ride Straight and True bro!