Captain Neon Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Modern shocks that will fit a P15. No need to spend too much at Kanter or other classic car part suppliers. Front Shocks = 5752 Monroe (gas) Rear Shocks = MA727 Monroe (air) 31000 Monroe (gas) Quote
randroid Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Ben, If you'd like I'll check the specific brand tomorrow, but what I put on my P-15 are a 'Light Truck' shocks I bought through NAPA and I couldn't be happier with the ride. Unless you regularly carry heavy loads in your trunk why would you want to use air shocks? More curious than anything. -Randy Quote
oldmopar Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Ben,If you'd like I'll check the specific brand tomorrow, but what I put on my P-15 are a 'Light Truck' shocks I bought through NAPA and I couldn't be happier with the ride. Unless you regularly carry heavy loads in your trunk why would you want to use air shocks? More curious than anything. -Randy sometime the air shocks are used as a quick fix for weak springs Quote
49DODGEBOY Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 was just going to do a search for the same info but for a D30 1949 Coronet. (not meaning to hi-jack your thread Captain) especially the rears..any input greatly appreciated. Quote
Captain Neon Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Posted March 31, 2009 Ben,If you'd like I'll check the specific brand tomorrow, but what I put on my P-15 are a 'Light Truck' shocks I bought through NAPA and I couldn't be happier with the ride. Unless you regularly carry heavy loads in your trunk why would you want to use air shocks? More curious than anything. -Randy NAPA carries Monroe shocks. I worked at a NAPA DC for a few weeks as a temp. when they were doing annual inventory. BTW, no NAPA is my neck of the woods. Yes, the air shocks are for weak springs and tyres that set too low. If I have passengers, I usu. scrape my rear when pulling out of a parking lot. Once I get this whole crank pulley issue taken care of, I am considering changing my shocks. Quote
49DODGEBOY Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Yes, the air shocks are for weak springs and tyres that set too low. If I have passengers, I usu. scrape my rear when pulling out of a parking lot. my EXACT problem also,, and yes the suspension has been (modified)... Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 I purchased monroe gas shocks from Napa. They did help the ride some. Did not use air shocks on the rear. Quote
Captain Neon Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Posted March 31, 2009 Depending on who you go to, you should be able to get the whole shootin' match for less than $125, ppd. Even if they don't carry Monroe shocks, they should be able to cross-reference with what they carry. Monroe is a very popular brand. Atlas wants $200 for just gas shocks. Quote
Young Ed Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 The air shocks would just be masking the problem. You really need new rear springs. Of course the air shocks are a lot cheaper and easier to put in.... Quote
Captain Neon Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Posted March 31, 2009 I think it has more to do with the lower profile tyres than worn springs. Besides, I may need the extra support to run hootch. Quote
theDyls3 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Posted March 31, 2009 Monroe 5752 are $26.57/each and the Monroe MA727 are $80.61/pair on Amazon. Quote
Captain Neon Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Posted March 31, 2009 Even cheaper at O'Reilly's or Rock Auto. Autozone sells Gabriel brand equivalents a little cheaper. Quote
1949 p-15 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Posted April 1, 2009 I put 3" lowering Blocks on my Coupe. Then put air shocks on to adjust the ride and to maintain the correct height if I carry a lot of weight in the trunk. Quote
49DODGEBOY Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 Ordered 2 rear Monroe-matic plus shocks plus a pan gasket from Rockauto $52.36 delivered to socal.......for the '49 ""All weather fluid to reduce friction and promote smooth rod reaction Larger bore to provide efficient control Nitrogen gas charged for improved ride and handling Self lubricating fluid seal to retain gas Feature velocity sensitive valving to improve comfort "" not bad in my opinion Quote
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