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06-10-2018, 06:25 PM
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'55 '56 '57 Shock options
Just installed a pair of Bilsteins in the front of the '57 and they ride great.
For 1949-1957 Pontiacs, Monroe had listed a # 1032 Monroe Matic which is NLA. Mine had # 1007 MMs in it which on paper, look to be about .5 inches shorter and with older springs or a slightly lowered car, this would seem likely to never be a problem. This # 1007 crossed to 49-54 Chevy & 50-53 Caddy among numerous others. (much wider availability) I found that a KYB # KG 5514 or a Bilstein # 24-002837 appears to be the same dimension. The attached photo shows a MM that I removed as well as the new Bilstein. Happy wrenching! PS: Note that the extended top of the Bilstein is merely an open space.
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