Re: [Chrysler300] Need shocks for 1957 300C

[Anna F Noia <sa-noia@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ray
On your "Shocks" questions. First, the KYB shocks in my opinion, are not substantial enough for the Chrysler. I've used them on several cars and found them lacking in holding the cars solid to the road. They (KYB's) also have a very small diameter cylinder and shaft. Too small to handle the mass of a large car (again my opinion). I would recommend something like a Bilstein(Sp?) Shock, they are massive when compared to the KYB. They are also pricey, but worth it. If you have the spec's for the shocks you're replacing, end types and collapsed and extended lengths and car weight you could probably even get a set of Koni's also.  Anyway, in case your curious, I've used the KYB's on a two Lincolns a 70 Mk2 and 74 Mk4 and will not use them again. I'm also needing shocks for my next project a 57 Saratoga, and saving my pennies for the Bilstein's. Good luck in your search.  

Best Regards,
Stephen A. Noia
1-408-210-4736 cell

--- On Thu, 3/14/13, Ray Melton <rfmelton@xxxxxxx> wrote:


From: Ray Melton <rfmelton@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [Chrysler300] Need shocks for 1957 300C
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 8:19 PM



  



Hello Group -

I am restoring my late father's 1957 Chrysler 300C, and am currently working
on the suspension. Although the shocks on the car seem to work OK, I know
they are not original (fronts are blue Monroes, rear are no-name black
ones), so while the front end is apart and shocks are easily accessible, I
would like to replace them with modern gas-charged shocks that are
appropriately valved for the stiffer suspension on the 300C, rather than for
the supposedly softer spring rates on the New Yorker, for example. Andy
Bernbaum has gas-charged shocks, but admits that they are not really
anything different for the 300C; they are merely applicable all across the
line.

I recall (but can't find) previous correspondence on this subject, talking
about gas-charged KYB shocks. Can anyone please refer me to a current
source (and applicable FT/RR part numbers, if available) for the Heavy-Duty
shocks (any brand) for my car?

Thanks,

Ray Melton

Las Cruces, NM

1957 Chrysler 300C convertible white/Gauguin S/N 3N572517

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