Technical 1955 Series 62 - Front shocks?

Are these shocks now some sort of unobtainium? Or is everyone secretly coveting and hoarding the compatible and inexpensive part numbers to resell at outrageous prices? In short, what shock absorbers (manufacturer and part number, please) would you recommend for my car?

 

FYI, Gabriel P/N 82099 shows application in 1956-1960 Cadillacs, and MIGHT work. More info after I hear from my tire shop attempting the work.

 

Nope, they weren't able to get it mounted. Rare Parts makes one for it but they're awfully pricey.

 

Kanter Auto Parts offers gas shocks for the 1955 Cadillac. HRP

https://www.kanter.com/productdetai...&CategoryID=90&ProductCode=310&Router=Catalog

 

Thanks HRP, but I only need the two front shocks right now.

 

Pick up the phone and call them and ask if you can buy just 2 shocks.

they have a toll free number so all it will cost is a little time to ask. HRP

800-526-1096

 

For others' information, the Rare Parts RP50529 is an exact replacement, and it's cheapest from Amazon.com via JustSuspension.com

 

The tire shop got replacement heavy duty shocks installed in the Caddy before 3 pm today, and it's driving/riding much better. They didn't rip me off for either parts or labor, either. I'm going back tomorrow to get more information about exactly which part they installed.