Shocks

[1KoolBee]

So I saw in another thread that folks are mostly running KYB or Bilstien shocks. I’m not a fan of KYBs as they seem to lose their nitrogen charge pretty quick. Anyone still running koni’s? How do they compare in ride/handling?

 

[steve340]

I have Koni on both my cars. Fitted fine and work well.

 

[#41]

I have KYBs on three of my cars, one only a year old, another about 12 years, another 19 years. They all still work fine... granted I don't drive them 10,000 mile per year! Maybe you got a bad set?

 

[1KoolBee]

These died while they were in the box, maybe 3 years

 

[dadsbee]

$30 Monroes work just fine...

 

[Sinitro]

When I built my 70RR I wanted better shocks, the only real shock upgrade available was the Konis'..
But now the Bilstein's are also available, the nice thing about the Koni's are that they are adjustable.
IMHO... The Bilstein's and Koni's are far superior to the Kyb's and Monroes',
they are more expensive but their ride performance/handling is much better especially their damping..

Just my $0.02...

 

[1KoolBee]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have Bilstiens on my ram diesel and they ride great. Do you think that konis are better than bilsteins?

 

[Sinitro]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have Bilstiens on my ram diesel and they ride great. Do you think that konis are better than bilsteins?

To me..
Can't say one is better they are both equal and are far superior to the standard, conventional OE shocks.
I have Konis' on my RR and Bilsteins on my Nissan Rogue and Dodge Dakota.
The 1st vehicle I put Bilsteins' on was my Toyota Tacoma that came with KYBs, the ride handling was much better with Bilsteins'.
I totally agree they are more $$ but they last lifetime so if one is keeping the vehicle long-term they are a great investment.

Just my $0.02....

 

[icetech]

$30 Monroes work just fine...

that's what i put on mine and i love em.. great ride..

 

[khryslerkid]

$30 Monroes work just fine...

I was on a budget getting the car on the road and went with the $30 Monroes. They still pass the bounce test and she rides smooth.

 

[1KoolBee]

Thanks, I already have Monroe’s on one car, looking to upgrade

 

[1KoolBee]

To me..
Can't say one is better they are both equal and are far superior to the standard, conventional OE shocks.
I have Konis' on my RR and Bilsteins on my Nissan Rogue and Dodge Dakota.
The 1st vehicle I put Bilsteins' on was my Toyota Tacoma that came with KYBs, the ride handling was much better with Bilsteins'.
I totally agree they are more $$ but they last lifetime so if one is keeping the vehicle long-term they are a great investment.

Just my $0.02....

Well I’ve owned my Bee since 1975, so I guess it qualifies lol

 

[Belvedere408]

I've had the white kyb they were ok. I have Bilsteins on my 67 belv with upgraded torsion bars. I like the ride but I like a car that handles little better.

 

[Sinitro]

Well I’ve owned my Bee since 1975, so I guess it qualifies lol

I have had my 70RR for 25 years..
Living in SoCal and driving through the hills and canyons to Malibu beach frequently, I wanted to update its handling.
So I did the following:
1. Added Koni shocks (x4)
2. Increased size of the torison bars
3. Installed Flaming River quick-ratio steering box
4. Installed Hemi/6-pack rear springs
5. Upgraded tires to 15" street radials

In the end, the handling of the RR was improved but keep in mind,
our older legacy Mopars are more designed for straight-line runs rather than curves/twistees.

Just my $0.02...

 

[moparedtn]

$30 Monroes work just fine...

Yep and Gabriel still makes them too.