1969 Trans Am shock part numbers

[VIC]

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Hello to all,
Does anyone know what the correct part numbers are for the front and rear shocks used on the 1969 Trans Ams? I would imagine they would have been the heavy duty version like an F 41 or? Any help or referrals would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Vic http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[bulletpruf]

Vic -

Lots of smart folks on the First Gen 'Bird forum on Performanceyears.com http://forums.performanceyears.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=432
PM me if you don't get an answer and I'll put you in touch with a T/A guru.

Scott

[VIC]

Scott,
Thank you for your post. You have a pm.
Vic

[StealthBird]

Vic, according the 69 Firebird Assembly manual, the 1969 Y96 Firm Ride and Handling option used:

Front - 9789636
Rear - 3192923

...but the 1972 Pontiac Parts Index manual shows:

Front - 5353144
Rear - 3182147

I'm assuming the original 1969 part numbers were superceded by 1972.

By the way, the 67-69 Firebirds were also available with adjustable Koni shocks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif. Very rare option, but I have seen a few PHS invoices with the Koni shock option on Sprint 6 cars, Firebird 400's, and 69 Trans Am's.