To continue forward with this discussion about shock absorbers at the 300 Club listserver: Koni once made front and rear shocks to fit our cars. I recall having read a thread on the Imperial Club's website. I found it, and here it is, complete with misspellings: Tip
from Philippe:
Just a little story about shock
absorbers, I think that it could help you and the Imperial owners. Last
year I bought a 57 wrecked Crown (no glasses, rust everywhere, transmission «
out »). This car was neglected since 1966 so all the parts on it were never
replaced with aftermarket parts ! Except one thing : the shock absorbers!
Maybe the original « Oriflow » weren't as strong as Chrysler said! I was
very surprised when I removed the shocks : they aren't « made in Brazil or
Mexico » as actual sold by K....R or B......M. There are KONI shocks, a very
reliable & famous make (more expensive also). But I don't know if Koni
make them always. Summit has Koni shocks on his catalog. I give you the
reference (as they are the same from 57 to 65) : Front : 80 C 1229 Rear : 82
1066 Date of manufacturing : 11/64 If they are always manufactured, buy them
and don't buy $80.00 for four : I bought 4 gaz charged absorbers (from kanter)
: after one year, one was leaking and one was jamed ! Mexico made ...
Follow-up
from Dietmar:
You are right- KONI is
the worlds best qualitiy shock absorbers for street and race cars. They will
serve You a 100 000 miles without any complain. I use them on my IMP 60 so
this havy car dont swim nor incline in the curve, I use KONI an all sports car
I have.
---
So I sent an email to Koni North America, inquiring about the above mentioned part numbers. Here is the reply: Haven't had those part#'s for years... I think u have to buy 50 cars sets each to get run made in Holland. Paul McLaughlin Koni Shock Absorbers ITT Corporation Racing Technical Sales Rep. 1961A International Way
Hebron, Ky. 41048800-922-2616 option 6 --- I checked on prices of Koni shocks. They are much more than the KYBs - for example, on Koni's website, a pair of front shocks for a 1970 Dodge Challenger lists for $320/pair (online price, $240) and the rear pair list for $380 (online price,
$285). And they do go for upwards of $500/pair in some cases. To make the minimum order, I think it would be difficult to convince a total of 50 people worldwide, between both 300 clubs, the Imperial Club, both Christine clubs, and all the members of the Forwardlook list, to drop $600 on a set of Koni shocks, when there are discussions of the KYBs being far too expensive at over $100/set . . . and I wouldn't drive another one of these cars without at least KYBs on it. The difference, to you who don't know, is like AM radio versus satellite radio. I personally would buy at least 2 sets of the Konis, after experiencing the profound difference of KYBs, and knowing the Konis are another quantum leap forward - I've only run them 65,000 miles on one car I've owned (a '62 Morgan +4) and was very impressed. One important and interesting feature of the Konis, is that they are adjustable for firmness/softness in their
rebound action. http://www.koni-na.com/comp.cfmCheers, John Spiers
From: Bill Huff <czbill@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: Michael Moore <mmoore8425@xxxxxxx>; Tony Bevacqua <tonysru2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Marshall Larson <granitledge@xxxxxxxxx>; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, July 21, 2011 9:27:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Shocks.
There are some H.D. choices out there. Not many cheap one though.
http://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-Heavy-Duty-Shock-Absorber/dp/B001HIAMWU/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=300%7C2489&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Chrysler%7C39&Year=1970%7C1970&newCar=1&carId=001
Bill Huff
At 7/21/201111:58 AM, Michael Moore wrote:
>I installed those on my 300H and was grateful to get them.
>I wish they were stiffer though.
>Its almost as though there are no shocks on the car, but insofar as
>I know, that's all thats available.I wish Koni made a set to fit.
>Mike Moore
>300H
>
>
>On Jul 21, 2011, at 8:41 AM, Tony Bevacqua wrote:
>
> > KYB shocks. KG4507 and KG 5511 are the correct ones. I just made a
> > purchase for my 57 (shocks are correct for 1957 to 1964, I believe).
> > $116.32 for the 4 shocks, plus handling, etc.
> > Tony
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf Of Marshall Larson
> > Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 8:26 AM
> > To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [Chrysler300] Shocks.
> >
> > Any suggestions for an appropriate brand and model of shocks for a G. I
> > don't need anything exotic, just proper ride and to deal with the radials
> > that are on the car. All suggestions appreciated.
> >
> > MN Marshall
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