Originally Posted by jlatessa
Took a long drive Thursday and realized I was not happy with the ride control from OE type shocks.
These are now 10 year old NAPAs that seemed OK then.

This on a 70 RT slightly hopped up with 465 HP, tied frame, torque boxes

But I know there are better shocks out there. I just don't want to spend $600 on a set.
My bars are one size up and rear springs seem to have sufficient arc.

Sooo, If you have any suggestions for a street only application, I'm all ears.

Thanks, Joe


What exactly is the size of your Torsion bars?

One size up torsion bars from a stock 383 .90” would be .92” 440/Hemi size.

But to some that might mean the 1.00” common found upgrade bars that PST and other general suspension places sell.

Talked about this in another forum and I think Bilstein RCD shocks are now $550+.

Less than $400/set I think nowadays leaves you with:
KYB
Monroe Matic
Gabriel Classic

All those about $25 +/-

Last edited by autoxcuda; 08/28/22 03:00 AM.