Best shocks
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 140
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From: Melbourne
I wont say they are "the best" for everybody, but I researched various options and decided upon Bilsteins. They suit my '70 convertible offering a beautiful drive be it on straight or winding roads.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 11,358
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From: Plano TX
I've found the Bilsteins to be remarkably good on uneven roads. I'm in Dallas which is not known for its smooth roads. I've had Gabriels, Monroes, KYBs and Edelbrocks on there and the Bilsteins have by far the best ride & handling.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 24,460
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From: Scottsdale AZ
I went simple and easy with Monroes . . they had a rebate, weren't pricey and since it's a weekend cruiser, they're just fine.
Remember, very few cars from the 70's - -let alone a sports car- are going to ride like a Lexus - -it's simply not in the engineering. I also replaced all the body mounts and bushings- that improved ride and handling as well.
Good luck-
Remember, very few cars from the 70's - -let alone a sports car- are going to ride like a Lexus - -it's simply not in the engineering. I also replaced all the body mounts and bushings- that improved ride and handling as well.
Good luck-
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,839
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From: nassau co. new york
very happy with the delco's.all that have rode with me are amazed that the car rides so smooth.i'm from ny but not the city.they all commented on how well it absorbed the railroad tracks.(i don't even slow down for them).good luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,802
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From: Niles, MI
Are you running the Sports or Heavy Dutys?
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 234
Likes: 15
Everything is stock. Was looking for smooth ride better than original equipment esp over pot holes which New York takes the world cup for. (Never seen a city in all 50 states anywhere close to New York.) Restoring front & rear suspension to stock.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,086
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From: Crystal Lake IL
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Hey Triple BBB- nice avatar. Looks like the car is cruising at 30,000 ft. It may be really cool to show the earths horizon in the background.
BTW- I have the KYB's. Rides good and handles well.
BTW- I have the KYB's. Rides good and handles well.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
From: Rockford MI
rodney25,
I have Edlebrocks on my 69 and am pleased with the ride and handling, although I would not purchase them again. What my research and their product information does not reveal, is the fronts must be installed inverted. This creates clearance issues between the tube of the shock and the control arms when the suspension is unloaded, i.e. on jackstands. During installation when I couldn't fit the two shaft bolts in the lower control arm, I contacted their tech support. They are "aware of the issue" and told me to lower the car and compress the suspension to line up the bolt holes! I should have sent them back at that point, but didn't.
I have Edlebrocks on my 69 and am pleased with the ride and handling, although I would not purchase them again. What my research and their product information does not reveal, is the fronts must be installed inverted. This creates clearance issues between the tube of the shock and the control arms when the suspension is unloaded, i.e. on jackstands. During installation when I couldn't fit the two shaft bolts in the lower control arm, I contacted their tech support. They are "aware of the issue" and told me to lower the car and compress the suspension to line up the bolt holes! I should have sent them back at that point, but didn't.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 384
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From: Northern New Jersey
I just installed KYBs for the crap roads in ny and nj. I am happy with the softer ride and cost. (under 100 for all 4). I'm sure I am compromising the handling I would have with Blistens but the rough roads ruled on my decision.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 140
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From: Melbourne
Have an awesome day,
Boris :-)