C2 Shock Absorbers
04-09-2017, 08:53 PM
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Safety Car
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C2 Shock Absorbers
OK guys. Need some shocks for my 64 resto. What is "reasonable" without going to Pep Boys? Anything similar to original out there that isn't made from unobtanium? I can paint, so color not important.
04-09-2017, 08:57 PM
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Just about any OEM replacement brand will be fine.
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pop23235 (04-09-2017)
04-09-2017, 09:00 PM
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Le Mans Master
For everyday driving I would simply use the current AC Delco front and rear shocks...about $24 apiece from Rock Auto.
Front - ACDELCO 530315
Rear - ACDELCO 5304
Front - ACDELCO 530315
Rear - ACDELCO 5304
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pop23235 (04-09-2017)
04-09-2017, 10:45 PM
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Drifting
That's what I put on our car, and I have been very happy with them.
04-10-2017, 09:10 AM
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Safety Car
04-10-2017, 09:56 AM
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Le Mans Master
Pop
if interested in as-original appearance, and performance look at the Monroe 5906 and 5850.
Just need to be painted blue-grey if you want, or leave black for 1964.
You can find them new all day long on ePay.
if interested in as-original appearance, and performance look at the Monroe 5906 and 5850.
Just need to be painted blue-grey if you want, or leave black for 1964.
You can find them new all day long on ePay.
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pop23235 (04-10-2017)
04-11-2017, 08:52 AM
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Burning Brakes
As an aside, I put a pair of those on my '69 bare chassis and then found out that, because they extend ~1-1/2" further than the original shocks, caused the half-shaft U-joints to bind and I was unable to roll the unweighted chassis without first installing longer than stock spring bolts. I'm not sure if the same thing would happen on a C2 though.
-Doug
-Doug
04-11-2017, 09:57 AM
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Le Mans Master
yes,
it would,
get the Monroes.
They're perfect.
it would,
get the Monroes.
They're perfect.
04-12-2017, 05:57 AM
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Race Director
04-26-2017, 04:31 PM
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Burning Brakes
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CrossedUp (04-27-2017)
04-27-2017, 10:02 AM
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Le Mans Master
Jack
Last edited by Jackfit; 04-27-2017 at 10:04 AM.
04-27-2017, 11:14 AM
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Team Owner
02-18-2018, 06:34 PM
#18
Racer
Thinking of replacing the front and rear shocks on my 65 and came across this informative thread. I am considering the AC Delco 530315/ 5304 or the Monroe 5906/5850.
My question is - which are closest in resemblance to the original shocks, the AC Delco or the Monroe?
Thank you - Hunter
My question is - which are closest in resemblance to the original shocks, the AC Delco or the Monroe?
Thank you - Hunter
02-18-2018, 08:05 PM
#19
Le Mans Master
The Monroes.
02-18-2018, 08:20 PM
#20
Le Mans Master
The KYB gas-adjusts are fairly popular and I had them on my '64 for a long time with good results.
I replaced them with some Tokicos that were won in a raffle. They also work well.
I replaced them with some Tokicos that were won in a raffle. They also work well.