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RDP
Posted 2020-11-13 1:50 PM (#605616)
Subject: 1956 Chrysler shocks



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Location: PL / EU		I'm looking for shocks for my 1956 Chrysler.
The guys recommend KYB KG4550 and KG5511 for Plym and Dodges.
http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=50682&...
But the part number for Chrysler and DeSotos is different. Any ideas?



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Powerflite
Posted 2020-11-13 4:00 PM (#605625 - in reply to #605616)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler shocks



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Location: So. Cal		The rears are definitely the same so the KG5511 will be good for you. I believe the fronts are the same dimensions, or close enough to work as well. If in doubt, pull a shock and check out the dimensions compared to what the '57 Chevy KG4550 provides. I remember that Mopar-To-Ya was using these same KYB shocks on his '56 Chrysler. But best to check it out as my memory is not to be trusted 100%.
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RDP
Posted 2020-11-14 2:49 AM (#605638 - in reply to #605616)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler shocks



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Location: PL / EU		Thanks Nathan. I compared KYB and Gabriel. There are slight differences, I have no idea if it's important.
Yes, I know KYB is a better product.

https://www.kyb.com/resources/technical-information/dimensions/

http://vi.vipr.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=38...

Gabriel is probably the only manufacturer who saying it's correct part of your 56 Chrysler.



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Powerflite
Posted 2020-11-14 11:46 AM (#605648 - in reply to #605616)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler shocks



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Location: So. Cal		I would say that's close enough. It won't collapse quite as far, but otherwise looks good.

Edited by Powerflite 2020-11-14 11:48 AM
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