[ZeGermanHam]

Originally Posted by PontiacJim1959

I do not think it makes a difference on the orientation. I have never looked for a specific orientation, just stick them in and that is it.



The '67 and up sit on the pedestal that keeps the spring in place. It will not come off because the shock will not fully extend enough for that to happen. If it did, you would not be able to jack up the car to change a tire. So if that were to happen by chance, then you have the wrong shocks.



I am also assuming you have the rubber insulators at the top of the springs.

Actually, I'm 99% certain the orientation of the rear coils does matter for the '67. It absolutely does for the '66, and to my knowledge I don't think the '67 frame is any different in this area (or is it???). See photo below of my '66 frame where you can clearly see where the rear coil needs to nest in the frame. Certainly correct me if I'm wrong.