Spring Seat - Shock

[KaiserPower]

After tearing down my seat to get it upholstered, I went ahead and pulled everything apart for paint and grease as well. the shock wasn't doing anything anymore so I had the guys over at NAPA find me one. They found one through Monroe. It's a little beefer but "just" clears the frame fully extended... NAPA part #66104... make sure you get a store discount for a better price though.

And... I finally got the new skins on to.

 

[doghead]

Shock - Gas Series Cab Suspension, Loop Type 7/16" x 1 3/8"; Loop Type 7/16" x 1 3/8"; 9.375"; 7.25"

 

[KaiserPower]

Pics

 

[clinto]

Very nice work, outstanding!

 

[vtach]

How much was the shock? Looks good!

 

[neilhendrix]

Great job I need to do that.

 

[dabtl]

Even if the shock was a tiny bit large, there could be a small amount taken from the frame at the point of contact to provide the clearance. I am going to buy one next week. I have two of the original shocks that I got off eBay lately for $20 to fit two of the seats but I have three seats that need shocks.

 

[OD_Coyote]

Thanks for the info KaiserPower!

 

[steelandcanvas]

After tearing down my seat to get it upholstered, I went ahead and pulled everything apart for paint and grease as well. the shock wasn't doing anything anymore so I had the guys over at NAPA find me one. They found one through Monroe. It's a little beefer but "just" clears the frame fully extended... NAPA part #66104... make sure you get a store discount for a better price though.

And... I finally got the new skins on to.

Very nice job! I ran into the same problem when I rebuilt my springer seat. I think TNJ offered up a shock for about $65. I always thought I could find one a little cheaper. As you can see by the photo, I really needed one.

 

[dabtl]

How much was the shock? Looks good!

$68.38 after tax in Denton, Texas, this morning.

 

[Bob H]

I am curious how a gas charged shock will function. and @close to $60

It appears a little shorter, does it restrict travel?

 

[KaiserPower]

The shock is a gas charged unit, while I'm guessing the originals were still fluid charged. The travel is near identical to the original as far as I could tell... It seems to provide more response as well as support... If your like me, the extra support is needed... Like I said the fit is snug all around, even had to scuff the paint off the side of the eyelet tube were the mounting bolt goes through, plus a little lube on the sides helped. Make sure the mounting brackets on the seat aren't pulled towards each other... I tapped mine out just a little with a brass drift to help with slipping it into place. Also use a punch or drift to line the holes up before putting the mounting bolts through... it just help make things easier... and do the top bolt first.

My price at NAPA was $58.30, but I get a little bit of a price break from them.

 

[Rolling_Eudaimonia]

Does the shock really make a difference? I think my truck was operated by a guy with a read-end the size of a small Cat Dozer...

 

[dm22630]

I just ordered one online for $33.09 w/FREE SHIPPING!

Here you go ---> 66104

MAN these shocks are hard to find! I searched online for an hour & a half.....and all of you will reap the benifits! haha

 

[jasonjc]

I found it in less than 5 min at O'Reily's but they wanted $53.00 for it. So you are saveing us $20.00ea. So I send you a BIG thank you for your time.

 

[vtach]

Great, I'll get one. Anyone know what the shocknumber that is used on the front of a deuce? I am going to put a set on the back of my bobbed deuce (has front springs), and since there is free shipping on all shocks I thought I would order all three together.
Thanks again.

 

[maddawg308]

I just ordered one online for $33.09 w/FREE SHIPPING!

Here you go ---> 66104

MAN these shocks are hard to find! I searched online for an hour & a half.....and all of you will reap the benifits! haha

Will second that - I have ordered from Stengel Bros. before and they are a top-notch company to deal with. FAST shipping on orders for hard to find parts. I routinely ordered things from them on Monday afternoon and it was in my hands by Wednesday. You won't got wrong with them.

 

[dm22630]

I just ordered one online for $33.09 w/FREE SHIPPING!

Here you go ---> 66104

MAN these shocks are hard to find! I searched online for an hour & a half.....and all of you will reap the benifits! haha

Received shock from fedex 5 minutes ago!

So......half price of Napa & free 2 day shipping!

 

[BimmerPower]

This is definitely on the to-do list.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Front Shocks. Monroe 34187 Just put mine on the rear today.