Monotubes or Twin Tube shocks on a street car
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I am looking at coil overs for my HemiDenny K-Member on the front of 72 Dart. The car is primarily a street car. My question is, would a street car really max out a twin tubes potential? Would it benefit from monotube shocks much? Would I pretty much not see a difference on a street car? Thanks everyone
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Re: Monotubes or Twin Tube shocks on a street car
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I already have Hotchkis rear leafs with a Minitub, subframe connectors, 11" 4 wheel disc brakes that are drilled and slotted, torsion bars removed with a Hemidenny made K-Frame with manual rack and pinion steering.
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Re: Monotubes or Twin Tube shocks on a street car
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The price is not that of a big deal. I can get the Twintube coilovers for around $350-450 pair. And I can get the Monotube coilovers for $550 pair. My main concern is that I read that twin tubes are better for street when it comes to their manners (not as stiff). But also read that montubes are a better shock over all. I just figured I would get some advice from those real world people that have used them. I am just looking for a good ride.
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Re: Monotubes or Twin Tube shocks on a street car
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Buying either Ridetech's for the Monotubes. Either Aldan Eagles or QA1's for twin tubes.
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Re: Monotubes or Twin Tube shocks on a street car
[Re: dangina]
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how about inverted monotube?
I asked Ridetech on another forum, and the said yes it could be run upside down.
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Re: Monotubes or Twin Tube shocks on a street car
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My question is, would a street car really max out a twin tubes potential? Would it benefit from monotube shocks much? Would I pretty much not see a difference on a street car?
No, no and no. Driving around on the street nobody could tell if the shocks were mono or twin tube by the way the car felt. If you want benefits get adjustible shocks so you can tune them to your spring rates and car weight. You'll probably find most adjustible shocks are mono tube however.
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