overdrive Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 I found online that Rock Auto has the AC Delco shocks for the SS for less than $73 for a pair. $81 shipped to my door! I thought that was excellent, considering my local Chevy dealer wants about $90 ea. and I had to tell them the GM part #. Rock Auto Quote
willie Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Dan what # did you order 5195 or 504516?? i might order a set for me. Thanks Willie Quote
overdrive Posted May 15, 2009 Author Posted May 15, 2009 504516 is the # I found on this site a few weeks ago and the Rock Auto site also shows they fit our cars. Quote
overdrive Posted May 21, 2009 Author Posted May 21, 2009 The shocks came yesterday and they look good. They came with the air line that I needed to complete my supply line from the compressor, included. And it's black! Quote
overdrive Posted June 1, 2009 Author Posted June 1, 2009 I took the old shocks off today and found the fittings on the new ones aren't the same as the originals. I'll have to come up with an adapter for the original lines that are still in place. Quote
willie Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Dan i havent ordered them yet. Let me know how you make out. Thanks Willie Quote
overdrive Posted June 2, 2009 Author Posted June 2, 2009 According to the packaging that came with the hose kit and shocks, I need #141248- adapter kit for vehicles equipped w/GM self leveling shocks. I found this: adapter kit. I want to reuse the original tubing and not cut the original ends off. I can't tell how this kit is supposed to work. The instructions are folded up. It looks like maybe this kit eliminates the control valve. I can't do that. I was hoping to get a brass fitting to go on each shock to allow me to connect the air lines. I don't see 2 like fittings in the pic. Has anyone here used these shocks and the original air lines? Thanks. Dan. Quote
overdrive Posted July 4, 2009 Author Posted July 4, 2009 I just realized I hadn't updated. I bought 2 brass fittings at Carquest that let me use the original valve and the new air lines to the shocks. They work fine. The adapter kit mentioned above isn't what's needed. Quote
iceman Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 The last I checked, you could still buy the brass fittings from GM. Quote
Dans '70 Z20 Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 Yep, Got an NOS set last year from a regular GM dealer. Just do a search on www.PartsVoice.com It will tell who's got 'em. DAn Quote
willie Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Dan what dealer did you get them at, and do you know if they had another set? Ohh by the way i used the clay like you said and it worked great. Smooth as a babies butt now. Thanks Willie Quote
Dans '70 Z20 Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Willie, Glad the recommendation worked. Did you use the bug & tar remover also prior to the clay bar. Just curious. It's funny how everyone I recommend to do this says the same thing "smooth as a babies behind". Nice to hear it worked out. Dan It was a dealer on Jamaica Ave in Queens. I believe they did have another set. Not sure of part # now. I can check to see if I can locate it. Call me: cell (516) 578-1828 Quote
willie Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Dan how many do you need for the car, do you know? I am guessing 6. Am i close? Please let me know Thanks Willie Quote
iceman Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 You also need them for the air tank and the rear switch. I think you need 6 ... one for the tank, three at the switch, and two for the shocks. Quote
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