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I might be missing it when I search the site but is there a current shock that will fit the rear of my 2202? Those fronts are clearly a special item but I'm hoping the rears won't be. Course I'm rushing to install them before the weekend so I'm hoping to find one of my local joints that might carry a drop-in replacement. Maybe someone out there's gone down this road before?

Thanks as always,

Someone may have a cross-over #, I don't. But just measure the minimum compressed length and the maximum extended length and take them along with a note of what type of ends they have and any parts counter guy worth his salary should be able to match quite quickly. VERY common shock.

Michal, I bought a set of Delco air shocks from Max Merritt for my 1947 Custom Clipper (2106 2122). I believe the cost was $40.

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Thanks JW; wish I could make out the model number on those ACDelco boxes. I talked to my parts house and they're gonna match something up and send it out in a few hours... I'll keep you posted.

So far, the shocks that came off don't look too legit. They're a maroon color with a plain silver label and no brand name that I can make out. They've got loops for 5/8 studs and travel 14" - 22".

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I got a pair of gas-charged shocks for my 23rd series Custom at NAPA. Part #94080. They seem to work fine. Approximately $42 (November 2007). They were selected using the Owen_Dyneto method... took the old ones to the counter man and we matched up a new pair.

Edit: Can't swear that the shocks that fit a 2306 will also work on a 2202.

Well I used the Remote Owen Dyneto Method and my parts guys sent me Monroe 37029 @ $37.29 per. I have to admit that they were longer and wider than what came off but I was impatient enough to take my chances and install them for a test. (I'm sure that committed the purchase too.)

Quick run around the neighborhood and I'm happy to report that they feel very nice; sure makes me realize how far down the rear-end had been squatting. The acid-test will come later today when I can get out and pick up the pace a bit...