Re: IML: shocks to level 67 Imperial Convertible

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

Those shocks work pretty well. Re-arching isn't a very good idea, and 
usually was done to correct sagging leaf springs that should really be 
replaced to begin with. Adding helper springs will lift the rear, but 
can stiffen the ride beyond toleration. These in combination with the 
heavy duty load leveler shocks mentioned can help this.

New Leaf springs are available. There are also places in most major 
industrial areas that can make them to specification.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: David Randall <david.randall@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 4:28 am
Subject: RE: IML: shocks to level 67 Imperial Convertible



I just got a set of the Monroe shocks with the coil spring assist, 
pn:58577.
I don't know how many companies still make them, but I was glad to find
them.

I've been told by a local spring shop that they no longer re-arch leaf
springs, as they tend to just fall back to their previous arch too 
quickly;
they recommend adding a leaf or two instead.


David Randall
BC, Canada
'78 NYB

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rob van der Es
Sent: February 25, 2008 1:02 AM
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Subject: Re: IML: shocks to level 67 Imperial Convertible

Well Chris,

I too have a sagging car problem at the rear :) I solved it with a pair 
of
Monroe Air Shocks (mind you that I have a couple of very havy LPG tanks 
in
the trunk of the car).
Those Monroe Air Shocks can be "pumped up" just like a tire (same type 
of
valve) to compensate a sagging rear end.
I am very happy with them, the car is level now (and I even can raise 
the
rear higher if I want, to compensate for heavy loads) and the ride is 
still
smooth.

Robert
1960 Crown

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Strohmeyer" <chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:33 AM
Subject: IML: shocks to level 67 Imperial Convertible


> Can anyone who's had first hand experience with rear shocks and heavy
> Imperials guide me to what to get. One of my rears is leaking so it's
> time for shocks and I was wondering if there's a particular one you 
who
> recommend that would also lift my sagging car a bit at the rear. I
> remember long ago seeing those heavy duty ones with the additional 
coil
> spring around the body of the shock?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thx,
> Chris
> 67 Imperial Convertible haze green
>
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