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Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: alzink on August 16, 2025, 04:36:25 PM

Title: 55 front shock absorbers
Post by: alzink on August 16, 2025, 04:36:25 PM
need to replace the front shocks. bushings are worn out and figure I'll replace the entire shock. Any recommendations?

Thanks

Al
Title: Re: 55 front shock absorbers
Post by: James Landi on August 16, 2025, 06:31:47 PM
Don't go with gas shocks...find hydraulic shocks.
Title: Re: 55 front shock absorbers
Post by: Mike Josephic CLC #3877 on August 17, 2025, 05:20:28 PM
For whatever reason, the front shocks for the 1955 models were very hard to find even 25 years ago when I was restoring my car.  The rear shocks, no problem.  However, there are places that rebuild hydraulic shocks today. I have no experience with any of them.  However, perhaps another member can shed more light on this.
Title: Re: 55 front shock absorbers
Post by: Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373 on August 18, 2025, 10:29:43 AM
The fronts were very hard to find when we did ours. Can't remember what we went with but it was a standard shock that doesn't have the spirals.
Title: Re: 55 front shock absorbers
Post by: alzink on August 18, 2025, 03:56:08 PM
thanks

still searching............