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What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? #341823 06/08/09 11:15 PM 06/08/09 11:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 406 Houma, Louisiana T twister360 OP mopar
twister360 OP mopar T Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 406 Houma, Louisiana	I have a 74 Duster and I have SS springs on the rear and had to add a 3" lowering block to each side of the axle to get the ride height back to somewhat normal, but my shocks seem too short. Is this possible, and if so what shock should I run on the rear axle and what brand do you recommend? Thanks Gary My car 74 Duster mild 360/904/3.91 13.44/101.54 Son's car 75 Dart Sport 318/904/4.10 looking for a 360 or 408 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic B-5 6 speed 2010 Jeep SRT8 for the little wife

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: twister360] #341824 06/09/09 03:26 AM 06/09/09 03:26 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,637 Western Michigan 68Fastback master
68Fastback master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,637 Western Michigan	Yes you need longer shocks, I use Rancho shocks which are 9 way adjustable from Calvert. Mopar performance also sells a good set which are priced less but not adjustable, I hear the ones for a stick car work better. Good luck.

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: 68Fastback] #341825 06/09/09 09:11 AM 06/09/09 09:11 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 406 Houma, Louisiana T twister360 OP mopar
twister360 OP mopar T Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 406 Houma, Louisiana	Do you know what KYB shock would work on the rear and is KYB a good shock? Thanks My car 74 Duster mild 360/904/3.91 13.44/101.54 Son's car 75 Dart Sport 318/904/4.10 looking for a 360 or 408 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic B-5 6 speed 2010 Jeep SRT8 for the little wife

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: twister360] #341826 06/09/09 10:56 AM 06/09/09 10:56 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora A ademon master
ademon master A Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora	I'm using the kyb's, i like them, i have ss springs but the car sits fine without lowering blocks

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: ademon] #341827 06/09/09 11:03 AM 06/09/09 11:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,793 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,793 A collage of whims	For a stock shock the application for SS springs is C-body Imperial rears or '60s-era D100 pickup fronts. SS springs require a longer shock because they allow a lot more body separation (more vertical travel). I would think that much of a block between the springs and axle would cancel the anti-wind-up ability of the springs.

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: ademon] #341828 06/09/09 11:47 AM 06/09/09 11:47 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 406 Houma, Louisiana T twister360 OP mopar
twister360 OP mopar T Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 406 Houma, Louisiana	Quote: I'm using the kyb's, i like them, i have ss springs but the car sits fine without lowering blocks What type of car do you have the KYB's mounted on? I installed the SS springs on my Duster ane the rear end was way up in the air, so i added the lowering blocks and the ride height is about normal. Thanks My car 74 Duster mild 360/904/3.91 13.44/101.54 Son's car 75 Dart Sport 318/904/4.10 looking for a 360 or 408 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic B-5 6 speed 2010 Jeep SRT8 for the little wife

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: topside] #341829 06/09/09 04:10 PM 06/09/09 04:10 PM
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Magnum master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,791 Hamilton, Ontario Canada	Quote: For a stock shock the application for SS springs is C-body Imperial rears or '60s-era D100 pickup fronts. SS springs require a longer shock because they allow a lot more body separation (more vertical travel). I would think that much of a block between the springs and axle would cancel the anti-wind-up ability of the springs. I also would lose the blocks. For proper ride height find a local spring shop to dearch your leaf spring assemblies. The passenger side will have more arch than the driver's side. This difference should be left in there for a drag car. If you don't like the lean, either compensate with the front torsion bar settings or tell the spring shop the left to right difference and have them dearch accordingly. 69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: Magnum] #341830 06/09/09 04:46 PM 06/09/09 04:46 PM
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493_DART master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	ive tried 3 different shocks. MP drag shocks CE 3-way shocks 00' Dodge ram 3/4 ton shocks. all sit about the same. all had the same 60' time at the track.

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: 493_DART] #341831 06/09/09 08:02 PM 06/09/09 08:02 PM
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69L78Nova Banned. Forever. 6 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,327 Glendale, AZ	What year Imperial? I need new rear shocks for my 68 Barracuda and Im running the 2800's 1969 Nova 454/M21/3.31 Mild mid-11 second weekend cruiser 1994 F150 XLT Super Cab 2WD 5.0/4R70W/3.55 (Daily driver)

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: 69L78Nova] #341832 06/09/09 10:31 PM 06/09/09 10:31 PM
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topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,793 A collage of whims	IIRC, mid-late '60s Imperial. The extended length is the big deal. You can measure the length you need by supporting your chassis, removing your shocks and letting the rear axle droop. Measure eye to eye and check what the parts counter guy hands you; they should extend past your max measurement but not bottom out at the minimum measurement. A/T cars will generally prefer a softer shock than stick cars for drag racing, so you might even want to go hit the junkyard with a 3/4" socket & ratchet and wrench.

Re: What shocks to use with SS springs on A-body? [Re: twister360] #341833 06/10/09 02:07 AM 06/10/09 02:07 AM
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ademon master A Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora	Quote: Quote: I'm using the kyb's, i like them, i have ss springs but the car sits fine without lowering blocks What type of car do you have the KYB's mounted on? I installed the SS springs on my Duster ane the rear end was way up in the air, so i added the lowering blocks and the ride height is about normal. Thanks 71 demon 5283383-ebay021.jpg (41 downloads)

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