Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: MarkZ]
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08/07/23 02:25 PM
08/07/23 02:25 PM
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Mopar Mitch
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I've replaced my red Koni Ds with Vikings (Biserker models)... very pleased with them.. especially the ease of quick adjustments by simply turning the knobs (Konis require, at least, partial removal and twisting them). I loved my Konis... but the new generation of double-adjustable shocks -- Viking, QA1, etc) have revolutionized shocks/dampers for those people interested in having more tunable rides. Of course, tire sizes, tire psi, suspension set-ups, etc... all further contribute to ride quality.
Mopar Mitch
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: Mopar Mitch]
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08/10/23 08:54 PM
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larrymopar360
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Ummm. I may get them for my '89 M. I have KYB's right now and they're okay but I'd like something better. Thanks for info.
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: larrymopar360]
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08/11/23 03:09 PM
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I bought the Crusaders for the back of my car and it was amazing how well it rode with the settings set at 5c and 5r as I recall! Rides like a Cadillac!
'63 Dodge 330 11.19 @ 121 mph Pump gas, n/a, through the mufflers on street tires with 3.54's. 3,600 lbs. 10.01 @ 133mph with a 250 shot of nitrous an a splash of race gas. 1.36 60 ft. 3,700 lbs.
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: GY3]
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08/11/23 07:55 PM
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Got my Viking DA shocks for $169.00 each from Reilly Motorsports
1968 Charger COLD A/C Hilborn EFI 512ci 9.7 compression, Stealth heads, 4.10 gear A518 ODtrans 4100lb,10.93 full street car trim 2020 T/A 392 Stock 11.79 @ 114.5
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: AndyF]
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08/25/23 05:45 PM
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MarkZ
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Mark, that is cool. I have never tried those shocks, always thought they might be snake oil. I know the Koni shocks work well with certain tires and torsion bars so that has been my go to combo but I might consider the Vikings in the future.
How are those Wilwood brakes working for you? I didn't think much of them either until I saw an install using them. I know the Koni shocks are nice, but I think they require partial disassembly to adjust them. At least the old ones that they made for F/J/M did. I've been playing around with these just pulling into a parking lot and adjusting the knobs. Should have put these in years ago. Honestly they're great. Trouble free. Car stops better and the added benefit of how that hold the pads in place. I could never get the factory sliders quiet for long. The rubber band would always wear and the tangs on the pads would always separate. Pad chatter going over bumps was very annoying. These are nice and quiet.
1987 Fifth Avenue - 512/518/D60
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: MarkZ]
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09/24/23 07:06 PM
09/24/23 07:06 PM
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larrymopar360
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Hey Mark, did you buy the Viking Shocks directly from manufacturer or something like Summit/Jegs?
Wondering where my best deal is.
Thanks,
Larry
P.S. I use to get pad chatter too but ended up bending the ears on pads for more interference fit and that stopped it.
Last edited by larrymopar360; 09/24/23 07:07 PM.
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: larrymopar360]
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09/25/23 12:45 AM
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Hey Mark, did you buy the Viking Shocks directly from manufacturer or something like Summit/Jegs?
Wondering where my best deal is.
Thanks,
Larry
P.S. I use to get pad chatter too but ended up bending the ears on pads for more interference fit and that stopped it. I looked at Summit and Jeg's first. They don't sell them. I bought them directly from Viking. The ear on pads always parted after a while and would go right back to making noise for me. Glad it's working for you at least.
1987 Fifth Avenue - 512/518/D60
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: larrymopar360]
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10/02/23 06:52 AM
10/02/23 06:52 AM
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Hey Mark, did you buy the Viking Shocks directly from manufacturer or something like Summit/Jegs?
Wondering where my best deal is.
Thanks,
Larry
P.S. I use to get pad chatter too but ended up bending the ears on pads for more interference fit and that stopped it. If you know the part number, send it to me and I'll ask my friend if they can order them and how much it would cost.
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