Best shocks for lowered c3
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From: Chandler AZ
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I found paperwork that states "install rear spring cups with lowering bolts"...that's it. Leafs have a couple spots I can see a very small amount of surface rust so I'm assuming they're steel. 6 leafs.
Last edited by Sam927; Sep 20, 2015 at 11:18 PM.
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I know this is old but I just replaced my rear shocks on my 77 and I am incredibly satisfied with the change and I replaced Bilsteins
I had Bilsteins Sports on my rear with the single leaf composite. One of the bilsteins gave up and the car sat uneven with one side lower than the other. I never really liked how much the car bounced on certain parts of the highway so I was on the hunt for stiffer shocks and the guessing game of what I am going to like
Then I found the QA1 single adjustable shocks and was amazed at how much better my ride became. The adjustable part is literally a *** I can turn with my hand with 18 settings and all i have to do is reach behind the tire and turn. No more guessing before purchase at how stiff you should go and then regret it.
I am not even halfway to the stiffest and the ride is already firmer than the Bilstein sports without being harsh. The car drives like a dream.
Even better they sell the shocks at different lengths so you can adjust your ride height AND there is also a dual adjustable shock if you are interested on doing gritty track tuning.
I had Bilsteins Sports on my rear with the single leaf composite. One of the bilsteins gave up and the car sat uneven with one side lower than the other. I never really liked how much the car bounced on certain parts of the highway so I was on the hunt for stiffer shocks and the guessing game of what I am going to like
Then I found the QA1 single adjustable shocks and was amazed at how much better my ride became. The adjustable part is literally a *** I can turn with my hand with 18 settings and all i have to do is reach behind the tire and turn. No more guessing before purchase at how stiff you should go and then regret it.
I am not even halfway to the stiffest and the ride is already firmer than the Bilstein sports without being harsh. The car drives like a dream.
Even better they sell the shocks at different lengths so you can adjust your ride height AND there is also a dual adjustable shock if you are interested on doing gritty track tuning.
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Switched my 71 big block with 360 composite to Bilsteins & thought I went to heaven. Not only in ride, but better control of the rebound. My head doesn't hit the roof anymore !
I'm a Bilsteins believer. Tim
I'm a Bilsteins believer. Tim
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The question from the poster was the best. Bilstein is a middle contender and it would be a downgrade. As shocks go. AC-Delco, KYb gas adjust, Bilstein, Koni, QA-1 single adjust, then on top is the QA1 dual adjust.
Adjustability is the key. Koni is the first in that line up with 3 way adjust. I personally use QA-1 dual adjust coil over shocks for ride height ability on the front and QA-1 dual adjust with a custom rear mono spring rear.
Since you are new (maybe?) to vettes. The rear spring end bolt length is how you adjust the rear height.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/68-82-c3...a1-shocks.html
Adjustability is the key. Koni is the first in that line up with 3 way adjust. I personally use QA-1 dual adjust coil over shocks for ride height ability on the front and QA-1 dual adjust with a custom rear mono spring rear.
Since you are new (maybe?) to vettes. The rear spring end bolt length is how you adjust the rear height.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/68-82-c3...a1-shocks.html
Last edited by gkull; Aug 19, 2016 at 11:57 AM.
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This is kind of my front setup. speed direct sells the springs for $50 a set or so and they come in 50# increments. I would get the 550# even for a small block. I use 600, 650, and 700 pound fronts.
See if speed direct has this kit also.
https://www.corvettemods.com/C2-C3-C...s_p_14089.html
See if speed direct has this kit also.
https://www.corvettemods.com/C2-C3-C...s_p_14089.html