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Forum: Shocks 01-16-2007, 06:25 AM
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Posted By 1967-Caravel
On my 67 it does not look like this. The lower...

On my 67 it does not look like this. The lower mounting bracket it small and thick and is behind the drum and that is the one that there is not enough clearnance to put shock on. The other upper...
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
For all you guys who said "just bend the bracket"...

For all you guys who said "just bend the bracket" and put your shock on..............Did you have to heat it up with a torch to do this? That bottom shock bracket must be 3/8" thick and I don't see...
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not...

I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not but I did buy the Heavy Duty Gas charged shocks and not the old cheap hydraulic shocks which don't dampen worth a flip. These should work well for the...
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
I just posted pictures under my...

I just posted pictures under my profile........Please view and I would appreciate any positive or negative feedback about trailer.
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
Well then I'm pretty sure I'm in the clear now...

Well then I'm pretty sure I'm in the clear now and have the correct vertical shocks for my 67'. Those shocks are pretty much vertical and by no means lay at a 30 degree incline or so. Thanks for...
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
Well I can only assume I have one of those...

Well I can only assume I have one of those vertical models. These shocks don't look any different or mount any different than the ones on my 62' VW convertible. The original Delco part no. 3166784...
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
I got those part no's from previous forums I...

I got those part no's from previous forums I found on the internet about Airstream shocks.
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
I'm not sure what you mean about mounting...

I'm not sure what you mean about mounting horizontally? These shocks are mounted verically up and down on my Airstream.
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
If anyone is interested the part no. on those...

If anyone is interested the part no. on those shocks are #20718 from O'Reilly Auto Parts for $14 each. From Napa their #94005 but I think theirs are about $25 each. If you don't have one of those...
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
thanks for all the suggestions guys

thanks for all the suggestions guys
Forum: Shocks 01-15-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,743
Posted By 1967-Caravel
67 Caravel Shocks

I bought new shocks for my 67' Airstream Caravel 17ft. By looking at the shocks it looks as if you have to take off the drums and backing plates to have enough clearance to remove the shock away...
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