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Tac422

Yes, It's me again

I've moved on to replacing the rear shocks. I bought Monroe MA803.

The top of the shock is too wide and hits the CMC frame and and there is no way they will fit. (In the top picture, the shock is crooked and the bolt won't go through)

I thought these were the recommended ones, What are you guys using ?

Thank you !

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1/15/2112:12 PM

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Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Air shocks will make for a hard ride, that shock has a wider top section than a standard shock . I suppose you could use pass a bolt through the top of the shock tower then bend it to accept the angle of the shock. IMHO cheap oil shocks are the way to go.

Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

Many of us use KYB GR2 shocks with no fitment problems.

Tac422

I had the KYB Gas-A-just shocks on it, but one of them is leaking fluid and has no compression.

WOLFGANG'89 CMC FWB, FL Supporting Member

KYB has a lifetime warranty - did you save receipt?

Tac422

No, I put them on a long time ago (17-18 years ago,maybe)

DannyP

Air shocks are to adjust the ride height. It's the lazy man's way.

Either index the torsion bars properly, or buy adjustable spring plates.

You'll get a better ride with conventional shocks.

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