 GreatNorthWoods
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10-10-18 06:48 AM - Post#2748324
When I removed the old shocks supplied by CE with the front suspension there was evidence of bottoming out and there were creases in the lower shock covers made by contact with the bottom edge of the coil spring cup. Since the adjustable Viking shocks are actually larger in diameter I did not want to install and possibly damage them. I think in order to install the shocks I will have to remove the coil springs and grind off the lip of the coil spring cup. What a PITA. Has anyone else run into a similar problem? 
Vern
1953 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe - 355 Blueprint Engine, 700-R4, Vintage Air, EZ Wire, Ididit column, Cruise/Tilt, 59 Vette Steering Wheel, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Posies Springs, Coker Radials, Nova 10-bolt, Mustang II front, Continental Kit |
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 PA Todd
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10-10-18 06:10 PM - Post#2748372
In response to GreatNorthWoods
I will look at the shocks I took out but I didn't notice any damage. I am trying to visualize where you mean by the bottom edge of the coil spring cup. Is that at the top of the spring?
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Shepherd
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Loc: Lake George, NY
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10-10-18 06:40 PM - Post#2748376
In response to GreatNorthWoods
Same thing happened to me with the Monroe shocks that came with the Fatman front end, they looked they were pinched, wound up with Kybs, no more issues.
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GreatNorthWoods
"5th Year" Silver Supporting Member
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Age: 76
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10-11-18 03:48 AM - Post#2748403
In response to PA Todd
There is a cup that the coil spring sits in and it has a dish shape and that outer edge was putting dents in the shocks on hard compression. It is at the bottom of the coil spring. Wish I had taken a picture when the shocks were out.
Vern
1953 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe - 355 Blueprint Engine, 700-R4, Vintage Air, EZ Wire, Ididit column, Cruise/Tilt, 59 Vette Steering Wheel, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Posies Springs, Coker Radials, Nova 10-bolt, Mustang II front, Continental Kit |
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GreatNorthWoods
"5th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 977
Age: 76
Loc: Littleton, New Hampshire,...
Reg: 03-31-02
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10-11-18 03:50 AM - Post#2748404
In response to Shepherd
Are the KYBs the same diameter as the Monroes? The Vikings are larger in diameter.
Vern
1953 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe - 355 Blueprint Engine, 700-R4, Vintage Air, EZ Wire, Ididit column, Cruise/Tilt, 59 Vette Steering Wheel, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Posies Springs, Coker Radials, Nova 10-bolt, Mustang II front, Continental Kit |
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Shepherd
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Loc: Lake George, NY
Reg: 11-11-15
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10-11-18 05:20 AM - Post#2748411
In response to GreatNorthWoods
No, the shock body is narrower, no more interference.
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