1970 front shock absorber washer/retainer?

[Mike F.]

Which is the correct washer/retainer for the front shock absorber? I have three different sizess in the parts bin. The correct part number is 3790342, but I don't know the dimensions.

TIA,
Mike

[William C.]

Re: 1970 front shock absorber washer/retainer?

Which suspension do you have?

[Terry M.]

Re: 1970 front shock absorber washer/retainer?

Configuration looks like the one on the left, but I am hoping the distortion in shape (in the picture it looks oval to me) is due to the camera lens. Finish should be dark phosphate and oil. I am not sure if the center hole is the correct diameter again because of photo limitations.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1970 front shock absorber washer/retainer?

Which is the correct washer/retainer for the front shock absorber? I have three different sizess in the parts bin. The correct part number is 3790342, but I don't know the dimensions.

TIA,
Mike

Mike------


The one on the left.

[Dick W.]

Re: 1970 front shock absorber washer/retainer?

Here is a photo of what I sold for years. At one point they were available from the General, since discontinued now
shock washers.jpg

[Joe L.]

Re: 1970 front shock absorber washer/retainer?

Here is a photo of what I sold for years. At one point they were available from the General, since discontinued now
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Dick------


The GM #3790342 was first used for the 1962 Chevy II application. Their Corvette use began for the 1965 model year and continued right through 1982. They were finally discontinued about 5 years ago. They were used with a specific bushing, GM #3790341, which are also discontinued.

[Alan S.]

Re: 1970 front shock absorber washer/retainer?

Hi Mike,
I think your picture also illustrates the difference in 'arc' of the retainer for the front shock absorber bushing retainer (greater, and on the left), than the 'arc' in the retainers for the a-arm bushings (lesser, and in the center).
Regards,
Alan

The shock absorber retainer is on the right. 71 #6589

[Dick W.]

Re: 1970 front shock absorber washer/retainer?

Hi Mike,
I think your picture also illustrates the difference in 'arc' of the retainer for the front shock absorber bushing retainer (greater, and on the left), than the 'arc' in the retainers for the a-arm bushings (lesser, and in the center).
Regards,
Alan

The shock absorber retainer is on the right. 71 #6589

I have seen quite a few control arm retainer washers used in place of the shock washers.