Long Shot - WTB Gabriel 45505 Shocks

ricklove

ricklove

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I know it's a long shot, but I'm looking for 2 new Gabriel Guardian 45505 shocks for my 1948 Ford tudor sedan (or someone that can rebuild mine). Many thanks!!
 
It sounds like you have the tube shocks on your 48. No one rebuilds tube shocks. A good parts store should be able to cross reference the part number and get you replacement shocks.
 
These Guardian p/n's (installed circa 1991) are no longer valid or able to cross-reference. When I tried to find replacement shocks by using the fully compressed, fully open, and end configuration; the parts stores came up with some shocks (from an early 70s F250) that made the car ride like it had solid struts on it. Thanks!
 
If you give the specs I have books that I can research and give you some shocks that will fit. My suspicion is the shocks from a VW bus (from the 60's to early 70's ) will be the ones that will work. That's what I'm using on my 41 pickup. I need extended and compressed length of your old shocks plus the ride height of the car between the shock mounting points.
 
If you can find the correct shocks, I'd be mighty grateful. I've tried at multiple auto parts stores and even contacted Gabriel Tech Support to no avail. The specs of the current Gabriel 45505 shocks as measured from the center of the bottom 1/2" eye (hole) to the top of the body (5/8" top stud):

11 1/2" compressed
20" fully extended

Many thanks!!!!
 
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Checked Rock Auto and tried all the VW vanagon & transporter series from mid 60s to late 80s. All of the rear shocks listed are "eye" hole top and bottom. The rear shocks on my car now have the "stud" on the top and an "eye" on the bottom. They still provide a good ride, but I want to replace them as soon as I can find a set that works. It has a Heidts IFS front suspension (2001) with a GM 12 bolt rear end. I found new KYB shocks for the front, but can't find the proper configuration for the rears. Again, many thanks for any assistance!!!

Just found that a 1967 Ford P100 rear shock has very near the configuration that I need. But; what is a P100??
 
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I'll do some research and see if I can find some. Thanks for telling me about the mounting configuration. I would not have known about the stud at the top. What is the ride height? Measure from the bottom mount to the top mount and subtract the thickness of the rubber bushing(probably about 3/4"). Do this with the weight on the suspension.
 
TJ said:
I'll do some research and see if I can find some. Thanks for telling me about the mounting configuration. I would not have known about the stud at the top. What is the ride height? Measure from the bottom mount to the top mount and subtract the thickness of the rubber bushing(probably about 3/4"). Do this with the weight on the suspension.
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Up on blocks for a few days while I'm doing some underneath winter cleaning. Will get back with you on the measurements.

Don't know what a P100 is, but Rock Auto shows that they have shocks for it that are the dimensions and configurations that I need. Just wondering about the rebound stiffness.
 
If the P100 works go for it. Almost all new shocks are gas filled ,so they are a little stiffer than the older oil filled shocks. Many times it depends on the manufacturer. KYB tend to ride stiffer that the shocks from Napa, etc. The cheaper gas shocks tend to ride softer than the more expensive shocks.
 
TJ said:
I'll do some research and see if I can find some. Thanks for telling me about the mounting configuration. I would not have known about the stud at the top. What is the ride height? Measure from the bottom mount to the top mount and subtract the thickness of the rubber bushing(probably about 3/4"). Do this with the weight on the suspension.
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I've come up with the following:

16" center of bottom eye to where the top stud mounts to the bracket OR
15" center of bottom eye to top of the upper shock body

Hope this helps!!! Again, many thanks!!
 
TJ said:
I'll do some research and see if I can find some. Thanks for telling me about the mounting configuration. I would not have known about the stud at the top. What is the ride height? Measure from the bottom mount to the top mount and subtract the thickness of the rubber bushing(probably about 3/4"). Do this with the weight on the suspension.
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This is a big ol' public Thank You (and others that chimed in) for all your assistance in helping me find a set of good replacement shocks for the rear of my 48 Ford tudor sedan street rod. Sorry, for my barrage of back and forth questions, but your assistance is greatly appreciated. Rick
 
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