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Hi folks. So I've scoured the forum and it seems like KYB Gas A Just is the way to go. When looking on different web sites there is always a variety of these shocks to choose from. 1961 seemingly was such an odd year that I don't know if things were different from the majority of the C bodies...

...proper drive, I notice too much bouncing when I hit those little dips and bumps in the streets, indicative of shock absorber failure. These KYB Gas Adjust front shocks are just 4 years old, with perhaps 20K miles on them, and these were even Made in Japan! Kuso da nee! I admit these were...

Seems highly unlikely that Chrysler had a one year only spec for shocks in 1961. I would also be surprised if whoever you spoke to at KYB could pick a 1961 Chrysler out of a crowd of 1961 VW's. I would measure the compressed and extended length of your current shocks and compare it to KYB's...

"I would also be surprised if whoever you spoke to at KYB could pick a 1961 Chrysler out of a crowd of 1961 VW's." LOLOLOLOL!!!

For the rear KG5512 and KYB KG4507 for the front Double check those numbers before spending any money.

KYB shocks work well.

I don't think you can compare Bilsteins and KYB shocks like that. Much different e in price and quality to connect the dots like that. Would need to buy some Bilsteins and do a side by side with KYB on the same car and tires.

Thx, hope they don't ride too firmly though! Do firmer shocks sit higher than softer ones, or is it all in the spring?

Yes I have been to the KYB website and they have pages of years and different car models but nothing for 1961 Chrysler. I even put it in their search engine and came back with nothing. I am focused on KYB Gas A-just shocks. front and rear. Unfortunately there are many variations of them...

Mystery solved. I spoke directly with KYB and they told me unfortunately they do not make shocks for the 1961 Chrysler Newport. No wonder I couldn't find them anywhere. So I guess now it's exploring the other brands that are out there. And for the record, I do not want air shocks. Not a fan.

which ones do you have?

I would install the kyb. 3/8" difference on the collapsed length. More Information for KYB KG4507

Have you looked on the KYB website for information and other models the shocks might fit? Looked in RockAuto for shocks, too? In other many threads in here, over the decades, there were complaints that many then-available shocks were too weak for a Chrysler's weight. The usual ones everybody...

It's all in the spring. Shock absorbers don't do anything for height... Unless they are air shocks or have the coil springs (like someone added to your car). I have KYB shocks on my 2 Chryslers.

I'm having trouble installing the KYB shocks in the rear. They are hitting the bracket on both sides. Has anyone else experienced this problem before?

I had a problem similar to this when putting 275's under the rear of mine. I used KYB KG5413 shocks for Dodge trucks. Extended is 24.45 and I have no problems removing the wheels now and it still rides nicely.

Yes, any accurate assessment of both brands requires comparison with ALL OTHER VARIABLES HELD CONSTANT. The ONE variable I have trouble with at present is my spending plastic, which overheats this time of year, and is doing so now. Might be a worthy experiment this coming January, or not...

mine seem to have a little more clearance on my ‘68 Polara. Just installed this spring.

QUESTION: Do Monroe shocks need to be tied down in the same way as the KYB to install?

Hmm, looks like KYB quality is declining. I ran VatoZone's alternators for several years for not better reason than that they warrant them, knowing damned well the high failure rate would drive away all their custom were it not for that warranty. The Warranty has become the main product here...