1968 Plymouth GTX

['68 Coronet R/T]

Thought I would try Gabriel Shock Absorbers since they claimed to be reproductions of the originals.
Arrived today and although the boxes all looked the same, the front shocks were made in China and the rear shocks were made in Mexico.

The quality and even the color are quite different.

So I tried generating a return only to be told I had to wait until I receive my item.
Called customer service and after sitting on hold for 20 minutes listening to crummy music, my phone beeps and a message "call failed" appeared.

Needless to say I am less than happy with Parts Geek at that moment and would strongly advise others to beware.

UPDATE: Was finally able to get an RMA number so I could package those shocks and send them back. Dropped them off a UPS this morning so we'll see when and if I get my money back. Cost me $22 to ship them back so I'll probably lose a few dollars in the return process.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Bilsteins for the win. I've suffered through enough Monroes, Gabriels and KYB's to last a lifetime.

 

[69B7RR]

I’m not an expert on any of this stuff, but as mentioned by dadsbee, this is what I used on my ‘69. Supposedly made in the USA, but were purchased back in 2020. I painted them black as factory. As far as handling, can’t tell u. Still a work in progress.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

While the Bilstein shocks are appealing, I find the price hard to deal with. I have so many other things I still need to buy that putting almost $600 into shock absorbers just doesn't sit well.

When I search for 1968 Plymouth GTX shock absorbers, many of the sites come up blank. I would assume that a '68 Belvedere or maybe Satellite would be the same correct?

 

[1 Wild R/T]

While the Bilstein shocks are appealing, I find the price hard to deal with. I have so many other things I still need to buy that putting almost $600 into shock absorbers just doesn't sit well.

When I search for 1968 Plymouth GTX shock absorbers, many of the sites come up blank. I would assume that a '68 Belvedere or maybe Satellite would be the same correct?

I 100% get it.... I've run lots of basic gas shocks, Monroe's, Gabriel's, Sach's, & KTB's... Of those the Monroe's are the best...

I always knew there were better shocks out there but I have other place's to spend money... Then after having driven my Green R/T vert close to 75K miles I decided to splurge & bought a set of Bilstein's for it...

The difference was an eye opener, much better ride, greatly improved cornering.... Totally worth it...

Buy the Monroe's, finish the car, enjoy the car, when you have some extra $$ buy a set, you won't be disappointed...