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Front shock question 140-160 1971

posted by  1966-estate on  Wed Oct 5 12:02 CST 2011
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I have a set of Koni adjustable gas shocks that were in a 220 I just parted out, will they be compatible in a 142? I'm pretty sure I can mount them but will there be any weight issues with how they are valved? Just curious, not sure if I'm goin to hold on to them or just sell them. I have bils in the 142 project right now anyway.








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Front shock question 140-160 1971

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posted by  Gary L on  Wed Oct 5 15:33 CST 2011
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In addition to what has already been discussed, you need to be sure the shocks are compatible relative to compressed and extended lengths. You don't want the shock bottoming out in either direction before the bump stops on the suspension have done their thing.
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Front shock question 140-160 1971

posted by  walrus3 on  Wed Oct 5 15:37 CST 2011
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That was what I meant by "check dimensions".
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Cheers guys. 140-160 1971

posted by  1966-estate on  Wed Oct 5 20:53 CST 2011
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I guess I'll hold on to them for abit, thanks for the opinions. Food for thought.








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Front shock question 140-160 1971

posted by  rkent47 on  Wed Oct 5 13:48 CST 2011
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You don't by any chance have driver's side, tan door panel from that parted out 220??

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Front shock question 140-160 1971

posted by  1966-estate on  Wed Oct 5 14:24 CST 2011
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Sorry, I don't. The white and tan 220 went to a new home, the light blue and black one was stripped down to nothing and scrapped. Nothing much left but the complete front and rear ends, which I'm trying to sell locally.








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Front shock question 140-160 1971

posted by  walrus3 on  Wed Oct 5 12:11 CST 2011
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The 142 is a bit heavier but not that much and Konis are usually pretty stiff.
You might want to check dimensions on some shock absorber company's website.
Monroe might be a good place to start.
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George Downs Bartlesville, Oklahoma







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