Good Shocks?

[Yeller69]

What would be a good set of shocks to put on my '69 camaro with a reasonable price attached? And, my rear shocks have extensions on them..WHY? and do I have to use them on any shock I install?

Garry

[Andrew McBride]

Monroe Sensa-trac is a good shock, and not at a bad price, about 25 a piece. I am sold on them.

About the rear I have seen guys use spacers, for that old school/redneck cars. If no modifications have been made to your shock supports I don't see why you couldn't do without the extensions.

[Yeller69]

Thanks Andrew, I'll look into those shocks.. My car doesn't sit up high in the rear so I don't know why the extensions are on there. I'll take them off when I put on the new shocks and see what it does...

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Depending on your budget, most guys love the koni adjustables for first gens. I believe they're about $90 each. Bilstein also makes an excellent shock.

[yody]

Edelbrock shocks are a good compromise on a street car, not too stiff, good handling and about $65

[Yeller69]

Thanks guys :)

[Conekiller13]

I would agree with Ralph........I had the Koni's on My Chevelle and they worked great........Just took them off to be replaced with Afco double adjustable coilovers :bananna2:


Hey Ralph...........I still don't have My old post count.........was up wit dat?

[Yeller69]

So, does ANYONE have the shock extensions on their rear shocks? I'm curious on why they are on there. Does it have anything to do with me having multi leaf springs? Thanks for all your input guys.... Big help...

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Dan, you've got a PM. Sorry 'bout that.

[jeffandre]

When I initially installed my Vette Brakes 200# leafs I had to also install extensions on my Koni's. I have since moved my leafs inward and upward (upward on the rear sliders that is) so they are closer to the vehicle. Plus my custom-built upper shock mounts that are inside of the frame rails are lower in relation to the stock mounts, so that also allowed me to get rid of the extensions.

Check your travel limitations and determine if the shock you are using (or plan on using) will operate freely within these limitations. Plan on having the shock travel beyond those limitations by a bit just in case. I 'stretched' the body of one of my old Koni's before I realized I needed extensions...

[vintageracer]

Another fun way to check for shock extension is on the track! Have a fellow competitor follow your car and watch the a "lifting" rear wheel in a carousel turn or hairpin turn. You could also do this on the street, just do not get caught.

The above information from another driver solved a lot of my corner exit speed issues I had with my vintage race car. Sometimes there is just so much to check that you sometimes forget the simple things!