Shock choices

[Axemaster24]

What choices do we have for shocks? I called Bilstein and kyb, they didn’t have much for a pre 66. Kyb has the grey gas a justs but I’m looking for a smooth ride with some tightness in steering, nothing like a qa1 suspension. What do you guys use for your “one or two steps above stock” shocks?

 

[pnora]

What choices do we have for shocks? I called Bilstein and kyb, they didn’t have much for a pre 66. Kyb has the grey gas a justs but I’m looking for a smooth ride with some tightness in steering, nothing like a qa1 suspension. What do you guys use for your “one or two steps above stock” shocks?

Kiss theory applies. Just buy some Monroes.

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

Air shocks!!!

 

[Axemaster24]

Haha I haven’t had a set of air shocks since the 90’s. I might go with the blue Monroe’s but I was hoping someone might tell me the later b body shocks fit so I had more options.

 

[pnora]

Haha I haven’t had a set of air shocks since the 90’s. I might go with the blue Monroe’s but I was hoping someone might tell me the later b boxy shocks fit so I had more options.

What year and model car? If you look at the applications it will tell you the years that model shock was used.

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

Honestly though, pretty much kyb or Monroe’s for a mundane ride. And Bilstien, qa1, Viking for a bit of performance.

My 68 GTX has bilstiens in the front and air shocks in the back, it doesn’t ride too harsh, and handles quite nicely

 

[Axemaster24]

It’s a 65 coronet big block car. It seems all the shock choices I found online end at 66’. I even called bilstein and Kyb.

 

[pnora]

Front.

 

[pnora]

Rear

 

[Axemaster24]

Maybe any shock between 65-76 will fit. Thanks Pnora! I’ll try those Monroe’s and if they don’t feel good I’ll try my luck and see if a later B bilstein fits.

 

[R/T Boy 67]

I can't believe that 62 to 72 would be any different. Firm feel sells them as such.

 

[lewtot184]

i have a set of monroe gas shocks on my 65 coronet. not saying they're the best but they seem to work ok for me. i'd prefer a stock type non-gas hydraulic but don't think anybody makes them anymore.

 

[68 Sport Satellite]

I have Bilsteins all around for my 68 that were sourced and tuned by Hotchkis. Now they offer tuned Fox brand shocks. Firm Feel still offers Bilstein.
SEARCH RESULTS,

 

[old guys rule]

It’s a 65 coronet big block car. It seems all the shock choices I found online end at 66’. I even called bilstein and Kyb.

Bought a set of bilsteins a few months back I don't remember the name of the company I bought them from. In the hospital right now, when I get home I will look it up and let you know. Mine is a 63 Dodge b-body, I believe the old bees are from 62 to 65 so they should work for yours.

 

[old guys rule]

It’s a 65 coronet big block car. It seems all the shock choices I found online end at 66’. I even called bilstein and Kyb.

Bergson is where I bought them. They are a vendor on this site.

 

[Krooser]

Bergson is where I bought them. They are a vendor on this site.

Did you ever make it out of the hospital?

 

[old guys rule]

Did you ever make it out of the hospital?

Yes I'm fine now, thanks, Dave

 

[WileE]

Monroe. Gabriel.

 

[fourgearsavoy]

Koni Classic orange adjustables set on 4 for the front. QA1 is also a very nice shock. I heard Viking singles are a little cheaper than the QA1 shocks. Decent shocks are worth every penny even on a street car.

Gus

 

[Stumper]

I just put KYBs on my stock 62 Fury and so far am happy with them. Haven’t noticed them being too harsh as others have said. Huge improvement over what was on it because the old rears were shot. I think I paid around $130 for all four delivered from RockAuto.