Advice on shocks?

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Advice on shocks?

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

I put in A/CDelco in mine I think the bushings and bars will give you the handeling you want..

DRI · Addicted!

I put Bilstiens HD's on my 70 GTO.Couldn't be happier.Smooth controlled ride with great cornering.Great buy.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

AC Delco has a great shock and a great price on gas shocks.

Man, does that sound a lot like a TV commercial.......................

TINY · Guru

I just threw some AC Delco's across the shop today why dosn't anything work right now days?

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

TINY wrote:

I just threw some AC Delco's across the shop today why dosn't anything work right now days?

(In my announcer's voice "Your experience may vary"!)

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

I still have spirals on my 69. I will be reading this thread with interest as I suspect these could be the reason my car still shakes over 100kmh with the radials..

gparis7 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I'd suggest going with a good shock like the bilstiens. I put a bigger front bar & a rear bar on my 69 Caprice, and it's still soft, though improved over stock. It has stock springs though. My next move with this car wil be poly bushings, good gas shocks and maybe stiffer springs.

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Some prices I've found. Per set, USD.

Monroe Sens a trac
$105

KYB Gas a just
$197

Bilstein HD
$256

Edelbrock IAS Classic
$360

Not been able to find a price for ACDelco's, but I'd imagine they must be similar in price to the Monroe's. I had Sens a Track's on a 79' Crown Vic, a bit better than stock, but still too "floaty".

I do have a set of new red Edelbrock IAC Performers on my 69' chassis, but I don't want to start robbing from it, because we know what that'll lead to!
I think I might go with the Bilsteins, and if they're to harsh, I'll simply swap them out for the Edelbrocks in the project Chassis. Truth is, I've always wanted to try some Bilsteins

Imagine...a big 67' 4 door able to handle!

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

My Ventura II has Monroe gas shocks, and HD springs, and front and rear bars, and handles like a corvette..

My Strato Chief has big block springs, and front sway bar, and handles like a Bull in a Whore house.. and the tires vibrate at 100mph in 3rd

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Ordered the Bilsteins

Cheapest price I've seen anywhere, $65 to ship USPS which seems rather high, but still decent for Bilsteins.

Anyone have any dealings with www.eshocks.com ?

59poncho · Poncho Master!

I have a shock question too.... since the car is lowered (cut springs a bit) i was thinking on useing air shocks on all four corners, and even putting a compressor in. I imagine it will only raise it by an inch or two but that makes a big difference when driving. I also figured it would help the front end from bouncing too much. I might have asked this question before but cant remember if it was here. heres the front lowered, doing the back right now.
Even with the old springs and pretty much non-working shocks, i can jump on the bumper and not bottom out, close though! (im also 200 pounds, of muscle of course)!!

-- Edited by 59poncho on Thursday 7th of January 2010 11:46:55 AM

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Air shocks? on the front? interesting.. if the shocks are through the coils, intallation will be intersting air bags?

every inch, you move the car up or down, throws the front end alignment "out" 1 degree

59poncho · Poncho Master!

the shocks are through the coils on the front and i was thinking getting the alignment done with the shocks raised, and just lowering at shows, but then im not sure if that would really work. I should put some good gas shocks in and see what happens first, bounce down the road and see if it bottoms out.

DRI · Addicted!

Bought my Bilstien's from Turner Motorsports for $59ea.Had them shipped USPS,no brokerage fees.I always ask for no fedex,ups and most co's will usually do it.

59poncho · Poncho Master!

thats a good price DRI, i'll have to look into that

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

DRI wrote:

Bought my Bilstien's from Turner Motorsports for $59ea.Had them shipped USPS,no brokerage fees.I always ask for no fedex,ups and most co's will usually do it.

Just like you DRI, I'll never buy anything if it has to come UPS (unless some rare nos piece). What did they charge you USPS? I got charged $65 from Michigan, I found that a little high, but I guess 4 shocks makes for a pretty good sized package, with some weight to it as well. I paid 59 and 67, pretty fair for Bilstein HD's I figure. All in all with shipping, taxes and exchange, they should come in for around $95 CDN each.

swamper · Addicted!

Can I ask where you got the Bilstein HD?

I'm look for a rear set...

Thanks
Casey

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

http://www.tdotperformance.ca/brands/bilstein.html/?__rfr&gclid=CLfKv_PJp78CFQSOaQod1acAfw

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I tried the Bilsteins, and found them to be teeth rattling stiff. I only had them in for a year or so.

But a set for the Beaumont might very well be valved different.

oshawacliff · Poncho Master!

A good way to isolate the vibration is to put on one tire at a time and drive the car to see if there is an improvement.

Make certain the tire you are using is balanced and runs true.

People often think the vibration is from the front but it can be found anywhere.

Retired from 20 years in the tire business.

Good luck

swamper · Addicted!

hmmm thanks guys I have my homework for sure. I want to lower my car as well so I'm not sure the big block springs for me are just getting old... time to change it up....

BigDogSS · Member

Think I'm going to try KYB Excel-G shocks. They are reasonably priced around $100 per set.