New Shocks

[11secAvanti]

Just put some new shocks on my 71 Avanti front. Made a big difference in ride and handling. Advance store computer had no problem on a list number for the front. Number is KYB 343127. Only surprise is the lower support arm in the shock is shorter than required and requires a large washer to provide holding support. Other than that the fit and ride is very nice. No number from Adavance Store for the rear shocks which I need.

[WayneC]

here's a some numbers I had written down for the rears, but I've had the numbers quite a few years now so I'm not sure they're still valid:

Koni 8240 (F?) -1012 (502)

Koni 82-1425

Gabriel 26177

Monroe gas 5831

Sears Classic gas 91103

One owner reported using shocks for a 70's Camaro by inserting the crossbar from his old shocks into the upper mounting hole on the Camaro shocks.

[11secAvanti]

Thanks for the numbers. I will check them out.

[11secAvanti]

Got the rear shocks from Auto Zone. Their number is 82103. Nice quality shock that fits perfect. No install problem. Ride is much, much better now. The number on the rear shock itself is 739103.

[WayneC]

So, the brand is Auto Zone? And did they have a listing for Avanti in their system?

[Guest Anonymous]

It was listed under Classic shock. Advance store actually listed a 71 Avanti front shock but AutoZone didn't. The front shock is made in Japan and the rear shock is made in Mexico. Apparently nothing is made here anymore.