Re: Shock Absorbers

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/12/30 10:03:55

Changing shocks on a 54 is a simple, do-it-yourself job for anyone who is in the least, handy with tools. Simple. Here is the US it isn't necessary to purchase replacements from the specialty Packard vendors, just measure the compressed and extended lengths, the nature of the top and bottom attachment points, and head off to the parts store.

Gas-filled shocks are quite suitable. For cars with sagging and tired rear springs, I'd rather replace or retemper the springs than try to compensate with "coil over" rear shocks unless you're going to tow a trailer or carry an elephant in the back seat.