Shocks for the 73

[bubblerboy64]

I am more confused today then yesterday. The shop that did my
suspension work cross referenced the Delco shocks that are on my Bird
to monroes. Trouble is when the monroes landed they were not even
close. A call to the brains at monroe was not helpful. Essentially
they haven't a clue if the numbers don't work they have no other
resources at hand to be of assistance. Called BB, they have no
information before 1978 ain't that interesting? They had numbers for
shocks for the 1978 coach and in fact had shocks on hand. Problem:
My coach has the same shocks and springs in the back as it does in
the front. BB shows different shock numbers for the front and back of
the bus now remember this is for a 1978 and mine is a 1973. The 1978
might even be an air suspended BB? Can anyone out there who has an
stock 1973 tell me anything at all about the shocks and springs on
their coach. Mine has been modified to the point that I am pretty
well lost. It also has the 3208 cat in it which has to be factored
in as well. If I can't get more information I am going to put two of
the rear shocks in the front because that appears to be what was none
in the past and seems to be Ok. I'd like to know what the bus came
with originally if possible. Hay the good news is that the work done
made a nice improvement. I am going to try to replace the shocks and
I believe let the springs as is for at least the short term.

John Heckman
central Pa 1973 FC