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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Boss => Topic started by: danpatch on February 09, 2012, 01:11:05 PM

Title: 1970 Boss 429 rear shock numbers
Post by: danpatch on February 09, 2012, 01:11:05 PM: What are the shock rear numbers for a 1970 Boss 429. Fronts are C9ZX 18045 A.Thanks
Title: Re: 1970 Boss 429 rear shock numbers
Post by: J_Speegle on February 09, 2012, 09:55:01 PM: Looks like #C9ZF 18080 D1

but will wait for others to comment to be sure (not my area of study ;) but hope it helps
Title: Re: 1970 Boss 429 rear shock numbers
Post by: specialed on February 10, 2012, 03:47:04 AM: jeff i answered dan on this but shows up twice.
Title: Re: 1970 Boss 429 rear shock numbers
Post by: 266ks on February 11, 2012, 10:50:56 PM: I have the car Dan is doing the shocks for. Does anyone know why so many numbers were used on such a short run of cars? Bob
Title: Re: 1970 Boss 429 rear shock numbers
Post by: J_Speegle on February 12, 2012, 02:10:33 AM: Quote from: 266ks on February 11, 2012, 10:50:56 PM
I have the car Dan is doing the shocks for. Does anyone know why so many numbers were used on such a short run of cars? Bob

Engineer's changing their mind or someone looking to save a couple of pennies? Don't know for sure
Title: Re: 1970 Boss 429 rear shock numbers
Post by: specialed on February 14, 2012, 12:49:36 AM: 69 & 70 b9s are same shock & late 69 they went from prototype # kkx to regular ford # c9zx . No parts on 70 b9 use kkx # .