Re: [DML] Shocks - vendors and other scammers

["jv_espey" <james@xxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, jwit6@xxxx wrote:

I'm just curious, and hope that someone can answer this for me intelligently. 
Wouldn't there be some disadvantage to using shocks from a FRONT engine 
car in the DeLorean application? I mean, think of the weight distribution in the 
DeLorean (35/65) versus either of the cars mentioned. Can someone explain 
to me why this is not factor?

James

> 
> Some clarification on the shocks I used. The 94004 Napa gas charged 
deluxe 
> is off of a 72 Mercury Marquis. The 94013 is from a 69 Camaro. I have the 
> 94004's installed. They are the correct dimension. The 94013's are probably 
> the same dimension but different valving. I'll check when I have time, but 
> common applications indicate it should be the same. I have seen the 
Gabriel 
> for the 69 Camaro and it appears to be dimensionally correct. So these 
should 
> be the open door to selecting the performance level you want in a 
commonly 
> available aftermarket shock.