Re: '53 Clipper Shocks??
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In the parts x-ref there is a listing for Monroe shocks. They should work well. Replacing yourself should be easy enough. The upper mount on the rear shocks can be a little bit of a pain if things are rusty.
Posted on: 2016/7/5 13:42
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1953 Clipper Delux Club Sedan, 1953 Caribbean, 1969 912, 1990 Miata
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Thanks for the reply. After I posted the question, I called Napa, they had a pair and I just finished installing them myself. I should have called them before starting this topic, but don't have much faith in antique car part assistance at the typical auto parts store these days; not that it's their fault either. Now I'll have to see if that was the banging metal sound I heard. That one shock was hanging inside the big spring unattached. Jim
Posted on: 2016/7/5 16:09
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Typical life of stock shock absorbers is 20,000 to 25,000 miles. They may not be broken or leaking but no longer function 100%. Put on a new set and get back the new car ride.
While you are at it get an alignement. I know guys who have done these things and transformed the ride and handling of their car for a couple hundred bucks.
Posted on: 2016/7/5 22:03
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While you are down there also check the condition of the rubber cushion that is at the end of the front sway bar where it connects to the lower A arm. If worn or badly cracked & split pieces can break free and bar can be another source of an intermittent clanging noise.
Posted on: 2016/7/5 22:41
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