Shocks

Posted By: Dr Dave

Shocks - 03/24/15 10:15 PM

Anyone have thoughts on rear shocks for a Cuda? Thinking Viking, QA1 or Bilsteins. Application is Hemi, 5 speed, Alter K coil over front with QA1's. Mostly street driven.thanks!

Posted By: BigBlockMopar

Re: Shocks - 03/24/15 10:19 PM

I've upgraded the rear shocks on my Dart from Monroe Sensatracks to Bilsteins with very good results. Although I plan to swap to adjustable QA1 shocks to see if the handling can improve even more.

Posted By: Tomswheels

Re: Shocks - 03/25/15 01:59 AM

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I've upgraded the rear shocks on my Dart from Monroe Sensatracks to Bilsteins with very good results. Although I plan to swap to adjustable QA1 shocks to see if the handling can improve even more.

Can I buy your Bilsteins?

Posted By: dangina

Re: Shocks - 03/25/15 03:18 AM

if the front already has qa1's, I'd stick with that for the rear, they are already a good shock, is it the single or double adjustable ones?

Posted By: Dr Dave

Re: Shocks - 03/25/15 05:34 AM

Single. I spoke to Bill at RMS and he is now using the Viking although his prior kits used the QA1's. He recommended I go with the Viking

Posted By: BigBlockMopar

Re: Shocks - 03/25/15 07:39 PM

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Can I buy your Bilsteins?

Sorry Tom, I've got too many other cars begging for upgrades to be selling off good parts.

Posted By: Lefty

Re: Shocks - 03/26/15 09:54 PM

I like the single adjustable for a street car. You can tune the shock for the spring rate and weight of the car rather than hope the valving is right.

Posted By: Skeptic

Re: Shocks - 03/27/15 05:13 AM

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I've upgraded the rear shocks on my Dart from Monroe Sensatracks to Bilsteins with very good results. Although I plan to swap to adjustable QA1 shocks to see if the handling can improve even more.

Can I buy your Bilsteins?

The shipping/import duties from the Netherlands might be a killer

Posted By: 67autocross

Re: Shocks - 03/27/15 04:42 PM

Anybody tried the Viking double adjustable yet?
https://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16210

Posted By: Lefty

Re: Shocks - 03/27/15 08:31 PM

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Anybody tried the Viking double adjustable yet?
https://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16210

I've been wondering about those myself. The price is only $30 - $40 more than the single adjustable QA1 shock. I don't see any info as to if they are rebuildable?

Posted By: 67autocross

Re: Shocks - 03/27/15 09:09 PM

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Anybody tried the Viking double adjustable yet?
https://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16210

I've been wondering about those myself. The price is only $30 - $40 more than the single adjustable QA1 shock. I don't see any info as to if they are rebuildable?

I would guess you could get into them to rebuild, plus it is nice to be able to change the valving or oil.