Hi guys!

Will these shokcs fit my '94 Fleetwood?

They are a set of KYB gas a-just shocks. Nitrogen filled. I bought them for my '86 Corvette and never got round to putting them on, then sold the 'vette.

Basically I need new front shocks on the '94 Fleetwood - they aren't leaking but it wallows a lot after going over a bounce in the road. yes could be bushes put possibly not.

So I'm looking into what I ahve here that will fit since I don't think regular shocks can be sent air mail - to Ireland - any more. I think they come under the category of dangerous goods since they are either oil filled or gas filled and pressurised. I know that when I bought some in the US about 9 months ago I found that on arrival at Dublin airport they had been removed from my luggage.

These KYB gas adjust shocks are nitrogen filled under pressure.

I have 2 questions, since the bottom and top mounting of these and the shocks on my car look the same:
1. I think my shocks measure 15" when on the car - as best as I can measure them. These KYBs are 14" long unloaded [measuring from lower to upper mounting point]. So will they be too short?

2. Will they be too stiff for a Cadillac with the standard suspension? remember I bought them for a Corvette - and as a performance upgrade at that.

If they won't fit can anybody please tell me the length of the standard shock unloaded and I'll see what is around here.

Thanks & hope all had a happy Thanksgiving, Nick :)

Probably won't fit.. but front shocks are dirt cheap for our cars.

You can go for Gabriels that range from $20-40 for the front pair.

Monroe has some nice front shocks for $30-60 for the pair.

And Bilstein has the HD or Sport shocks for $160 for the pair.

From what I have read, KYB shocks do not last too long on the B/D bodies. They tend to fail prematurely from all the weight.

Nick, I would be surprised if you could NOT get the proper Bilsteins for your car over on the Auld Sod since they come from Germany. There should not be too much hassle, in fact since I believe there is a Benz plant in Ireland, customs problems should be at a minimum with Bilstein products.
Incidentally, my cousin, J. B. Casey (retired Asst. Chief,FDNY), chased his parent's ancestral home this past summer and said he was amazed at how "skinny" the roads were around your home town.
He rented a Hyundai SUV and said even that vehicle was the largest thing on the road at the time. Therefore, your Cadillacs must almost look like locomotives coming at the townsfolks when you are out and about (!).:bouncy:

Hi Old Fleetwood,

Thanks - I'll check out the Bilsteins. Anyone know the length of them/ part number / pin size etc?

'skinny' isn't a work I've heard before relating to our roads. But yes there are some narrow ones indeed. driving a '76 Fleetwood most days does have some issues - parking is one in spaces designed for 14-15 foot cars.

You just have to assume most people in big delivery vans can get by so so can you!

Bilstein Sport: B46-1104


Bilstein Heavy Duty: B46-1516

Hi thanks-

I'll check the Bilsteins here tomorrow.

I had a brief look at the Summit and Advance web site [I need someone who will ship internaitonally] and they had Monroe Sensa Tracs - any good?

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=MON%2D5801ST&view=1&N=700+150+4294908226+4294908219+4294924760+4294919 396+4294897388+

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?parttype=49&ptset=A&searchfor=Shock+%2f+Strut%2c+Front

regards & thanks, Nick

check out the English on this web catalog for the Bilsteins

http://inpcars.com/shocks-and-struts2/148.html

The Monroe Sensa-Tracs are one of their lower end shocks, and described as mushy/soft by most people--or, most like the soft stock setup. Some also claim durability issues.

If you want great performance and still keep a tight budget, one popular choice is still Monroe but the Severe Service shocks instead--these were meant for taxis, police, etc. and are firm and very durable, for a nice price.

Then, of course, there are the Bilsteins which are known quality and performance, but on the slightly higher price end.

I'd say Monroe Severe Service's, without a doubt, if they're easier to get than the Bilsteins for you.

CaddyCruiser,

Thanks - you know I don't seem to be able to get te Blisteins here.

I see I could get the Monroe Severe Service shocks from the Shockwarehouse and they seem to ship internationally via UPS so I'll call them in the morning.

Unless anyone can suggest anywhere else ......

thanks, Nick

I have the Monroe Sensa Tracs on my Roadmaster. They work fine for daily driving duty, but I only have 300 miles on them.

I have the 9C1 rear springs with monroe air shocks. I love it. I can adjust the level how I want by filling it up at gas station or just letting air out behind my tag.

Nick - If you have your heart set on Bilsteins, and I have to think that 96Fleetwood darn well knows what the heck he's talking about since he's got the trophies and timeslips to prove it,
> Can you get with somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody at the Mercedes Benz factory or is connected therof?
They use Bilsteins almost exclusively.
They should be able to get you the shocks you want without the hassle of going through customs and may, possibly, have the ones you want right there, in country.