Re: what type of rear shocks u running on e body
[Re: bugsydog]
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02/04/18 12:50 PM
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nothing to include, really. unless you don't have anything now, you reuse the lower nut[s] and washer[s], as this is a rubber bushing with no insert that slides on the spring plate, and the upper bushing has a steel insert for the 1/2" through bolt[s] that attaches the upper shock to the crossmember [which you also reuse]. those items are repopped, i believe, so if you need [or want] to replace them, they will be an extra expense. i can't think of any rear shocks sold that include the hardware, unlike front shocks.
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Re: what type of rear shocks u running on e body
[Re: GoodysGotaCuda]
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02/04/18 02:33 PM
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SS springs are rated for specific weight race cars. For a compliant ride on a street strip car, go with a SS spring rated at about 500 lbs lighter than your car.
I use a pair of 3200 lbs passenger side springs on both my 3700lbs A-Body and E-Body and the ride, handling and launch is the best I've found in decades of trying different set-ups. I also lubricate all suspension and shock mounts with synthetic disc brake grease, as it dramatically decreases sticktion and increases ride compliance without damaging rubber, polyurethane or plastic.
Billstein and Koni shocks are good choices. Expensive double adjustable shocks are hit and miss, as the range of adjustability can include the settings that will work for your car or miss them. Its not easy to adjust shocks properly in the first place.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: what type of rear shocks u running on e body
[Re: bugsydog]
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02/04/18 08:57 PM
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Bilstein from Firm Feel should be a bolt on. The Koni shocks are excellent, but they do not bolt on. You'll spend a bunch of time and money getting Koni shocks to fit your car. I had to build my own shock plates before I could use Koni shocks on my B-body. Most people aren't set up to build their own shock plates.
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Re: what type of rear shocks u running on e body
[Re: AndyF]
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02/04/18 09:34 PM
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Bilstein from Firm Feel should be a bolt on. The Koni shocks are excellent, but they do not bolt on. You'll spend a bunch of time and money getting Koni shocks to fit your car. I had to build my own shock plates before I could use Koni shocks on my B-body. Most people aren't set up to build their own shock plates. AndyF is your Koni B body reference to early B bodies?, as I run Konis on my 70 Charger, and they were a bolt on no mods needed, front and rear Mike
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Re: what type of rear shocks u running on e body
[Re: bugsydog]
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02/04/18 10:34 PM
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I have tried a few brands of lower priced units, Monroe, KYB and the other escapes me, the basic Monroes ride the best. KyB white ones were very harsh, I think GR1 was number. We put the GR2 silver ones on for a customer, much better ride. I'd like to try Koni adjustable ones next. Been cruising this thing since 1982, used up a few parts...
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