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Viking Shocks
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02/12/22 09:31 PM
02/12/22 09:31 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,404 Michigan
MarkZ
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Anyone got any experience with them? Front shock selection for the F/J/M crowd are real slim pickings and I'm looking for an adjustable shock. They're the only place that I can see that still has active part numbers for my application. They're pricey, so I just wanted to get some feedback if at all possible before ordering. Thanks.
1987 Fifth Avenue - 512/518/D60
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: A990]
#3016011
02/16/22 02:19 PM
02/16/22 02:19 PM
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 4,663 Wichita
GY3
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master
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Wichita
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I run them on the back of my '63 330.
They work great for both the strip and, after changing settings, it rides like a Cadillac.
We use the Crusaders (for over 600 hp cars).
'63 Dodge 330 11.19 @ 121 mph Pump gas, n/a, through the mufflers on street tires with 3.54's. 3,600 lbs. 10.01 @ 133mph with a 250 shot of nitrous an a splash of race gas. 1.36 60 ft. 3,700 lbs.
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: MarkZ]
#3016350
02/17/22 05:37 PM
02/17/22 05:37 PM
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,442 NW Chicago suburban area
Mopar Mitch
pro stock
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pro stock
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NW Chicago suburban area
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I suggest to give Viking a call. They have a new shock line called BISERKERS... completely double-adjustable as with all of their shocks (via easy twisting of knobs).
I've bought the BISERKERS for the rear of my Challenger... replacing the old red KONI D (single adjustables... disconnect and twisting required)... haven't yet driven on the street or tracks (autocross or road race)... will do so this spring season!
Viking has a very good data base (on-line) for different ride heights of cars (such as lowered,, etc).. making the choices fairly easy. I intend to further replace my upfront QA1 front shocks (double-adjustables) so to better suite my lowered ride height.... using Vikings (QA1 shocks are for a common standard ride height... they are very good, but my concern is with the lowered and reduced shock travel distance).
Last edited by Mopar Mitch; 02/17/22 05:44 PM.
Mopar Mitch
"Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers!
Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: MarkZ]
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02/27/22 04:33 PM
02/27/22 04:33 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 15,806 Central Florida
larrymopar360
Stud Muffin
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Stud Muffin
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Central Florida
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Anyone got any experience with them? Front shock selection for the F/J/M crowd are real slim pickings and I'm looking for an adjustable shock. They're the only place that I can see that still has active part numbers for my application. They're pricey, so I just wanted to get some feedback if at all possible before ordering. Thanks. I was just looking at them last night too. You're right....slim pickens. I was back to considering KYB's with the lack of choices.
Facts are stubborn things.
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: TC@HP2]
#3019658
02/28/22 12:08 PM
02/28/22 12:08 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,404 Michigan
MarkZ
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Michigan
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Back in 2004 Hot Rod Magazine had an AHB Diplomat as one of their project cars and did exactly what you're recommending. The Vikings are $400 (actually cheaper than what I paid for the non-adjustable Bilsteins that I have now). I'll shop around and see what something comparable from the first gen F body cars goes for.
Now, off to call Viking to check on options.
Thanks everyone!
Last edited by MarkZ; 02/28/22 12:10 PM.
1987 Fifth Avenue - 512/518/D60
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Re: Viking Shocks
[Re: larrymopar360]
#3019659
02/28/22 12:09 PM
02/28/22 12:09 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,404 Michigan
MarkZ
OP
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OP
Worthy
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,404
Michigan
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Anyone got any experience with them? Front shock selection for the F/J/M crowd are real slim pickings and I'm looking for an adjustable shock. They're the only place that I can see that still has active part numbers for my application. They're pricey, so I just wanted to get some feedback if at all possible before ordering. Thanks. I was just looking at them last night too. You're right....slim pickens. I was back to considering KYB's with the lack of choices. LMFAO, I'll swap the entire engine cradle out before I go back to KYB.
1987 Fifth Avenue - 512/518/D60
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