1969 Coronet shock absorbers

Posted By: 5carguy

1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/24/11 03:47 PM

I am reassembling my 69 Coronet R/T and am in search of new shock absorbers.An original OEM look is what I'm after.Year One has OEM looking shocks for over $200.00 a set.

What do you guys think of these or are there others available?
Thanks in advance

Posted By: 70440+6bbl

Re: 1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/24/11 06:43 PM

Cheaper than YO...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OE-Look-S...=item563b628128

Posted By: CornDogsCharger

Re: 1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/24/11 09:34 PM

I agree that Atlas has the correct style shock absorber but I'm not really crazy about them. We got some for the Superbird I restored and when they showed up, you can tell all they did was purchase a set that was the correct style (blue in color, possibly Monroe) and spray painted them black. I had to sand them down and repaint.

Posted By: hemi_tyme

Re: 1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/24/11 10:23 PM

All I've ever used on my restorations are Gabriel Classic shocks that I buy from Autozone. They are a gas shock with black powder coating,The best part is there under $20 a shock. I restored my white Superbird a little over 10 yearsago using the classic shocks and it still rides and looks great.
Ken

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/S...questid=1344376

Posted By: BTTG

Re: 1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/26/11 04:43 PM

Anyone else?

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: 1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/26/11 06:49 PM

Quote:

Anyone else?

I buy the best shock for the application and paint it black , looks OEM at speeds over STOPPED ....

Posted By: 70mopes

Re: 1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/27/11 04:53 AM

Agreed - I use KYB's and paint 'em black.

Posted By: GMP440

Re: 1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/28/11 03:57 PM

You should look at the Monroe "Sensatrac" shocks. They have the exact look as the original oriflo shocks that were put on at the factory. The shock outer tubes of the shocks flare out just like the originals. I beleive they are about $20 each. Saw`them at Advance Auto.

Posted By: RJS

Re: 1969 Coronet shock absorbers - 01/28/11 08:09 PM

Monroe's or Gabrielle's painted black. KYB's if you want you car to ride like poop...