Coil-over Shock for '66 Toro
#1
Coil-over Shock for '66 Toro
Hi, Has anyone put rear coil-over shocks on a '66? Mine has them but they need replacing. Does anyone know of an "off the shelf" shock that will fit?
Thanks,
Paul
Thanks,
Paul
#2
Solution
I found a coil-over that is almost identical to the OEMs, it's the Gabriel 43140 Rear Load Carrier Shock.
They worked great and the ride height is perfect. $85. The alternative was custom built shocks for $250.
They worked great and the ride height is perfect. $85. The alternative was custom built shocks for $250.
Last edited by simrek1; March 2nd, 2017 at 07:58 AM. Reason: corrected shock
#6
Pardon my confusion but how does a Camero shock fit a Toronado?
The mounts are different. The Toro uses a stud on both ends and the ACDelco 519-8 has an "eye" with 2 bolts. Please explain how you installed these.
Thanks
Brian
The mounts are different. The Toro uses a stud on both ends and the ACDelco 519-8 has an "eye" with 2 bolts. Please explain how you installed these.
Thanks
Brian
#7
Sorry, wrong shock. I ended up using Gabriel 43140 Rear Load Carrier my shocks. If memory serves me the ACDelco equilateral is 519-34. I research the compressed length and the shock travel to get as close as possible to my OEM shocks. The mounting configuration of my shocks were as pictured below:
Are you sure that you don't have the front shocks pictured?
Good Luck,
Paul
Are you sure that you don't have the front shocks pictured?
Good Luck,
Paul
Last edited by simrek1; March 1st, 2017 at 02:22 PM. Reason: More info.
#8
Thanks for the clarification. Apparently the early 66's used a different rear vertical shock than the late 66 to 70 Toronados. Loop verses stud is the difference. As I have a 68, the search continues...
#9
Lookup the extended and compressed lengths of you OEM shocks, then compare that to the off the shelf shocks and see if you can find a close match. Start with the Gabrielle, ACDelco and Monroe lines of specialty coil over shocks.
Good luck,
Paul
Good luck,
Paul
#11
My car had rear coil-overs in it already and the shocks themselves needed replacing. I replaced all seven shocks. I needed it more for ride height than stability. If you looking for more stability, check out replacing your horizontal rear shocks and or your steering Stabilizer shock.
Last edited by simrek1; March 3rd, 2017 at 06:19 AM.
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