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Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs

Posted By: Chryco69

Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/02/16 03:55 AM

Looking for shock advice. I have a 1968 Dodge Dart that has SS springs and and inboard kit. I have a set of Monroe shocks for an 1986 Dodge D150 I think will work.
Posted By: topside

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/02/16 11:52 PM

Some 1/2-ton shocks are the same as the C-body rears; if you compare them to the stock Dart rear shocks they should have quite a bit more travel. Might even be longer, it's been a long time since I've seen a stock rear Mopar shock.
The point is that when the SS springs arch at the hit, they don't top out the shock.
No doubt the aftermarket adjustable shocks are better, but I've been low 10s on used stock shocks.
Posted By: Chris2581

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 12:01 AM

I used C-body and truck shocks,but finally went with Rancho 9000 series and they made a world of difference.
Posted By: 19swinger70

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 12:17 AM

I just relocated the springs on my 67 barracuda and was wondering which shocks to use.
Posted By: madscientist

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 01:26 AM

For a bit more money, a QA-1 or Viking double adjustable will be miles ahead.
Posted By: ajcasini

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 04:21 AM

I would agree with the above the Viking shock would make a world of difference.
Posted By: Monte_Smith

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 04:23 AM

How fast is this car? Anything much quicker than a basic driver is going to benefit from something other than a truck shock
Posted By: 68dodge

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 04:25 PM

Make sure you measure for the right size shocks. I use Competition Engineering. They work ok for a 11 second car and the price is not bad.
Posted By: 67Satty

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 05:08 PM

I tried the truck Monroematics on my '67 Satellite with SS springs. It would 60 foot pretty decent for what it is (1.68 to 1.72 running 7.90s in the 1/8) with them using bias ply slicks but when I switched to drag radials it would hook and then unload about 50 feet out and my 60 foot times would be all over the place.

When I took them off to replace them with some Competition Engineering drag shocks I noticed that the Monroes extended and compressed more like they were a 90/10 shock. The Competition Engineering drag shocks got my 60 foot times back where they were and they ride and handle way better on the street too.
Posted By: deaks

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 11:17 PM

My best with rancho 9 ways was 1.43, changed to afco doubles improved to 1.36.
Posted By: B3422W5

Re: Which shocks to use? 68 Dart with SS springs - 11/03/16 11:51 PM

Had 002/003 leafs on my old car. Weighed 3350.
Used the simple Comp eng 3 ways on the back. Car went 1.34 with them, and from outing to outing was very consistent.
I doubt another shock would have shown any gain. It dead hooked everywhere.
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