Scott S. Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 17 hours ago, Marks71 said: Less than 1 season? That’s bad. Were you able to recoup your money through a warranty? Nope.... By the time the snow had melted and I was able to see what had happened, It had been just over a year from the purchase date. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 So I'm having a hard time believing this but wanted to see what you folks think. I installed the two inch drop spring + the new KYB shock. It dropped about 4" and was hideous (see photo). Then I tried installing the old spring assisted shock with the 2" lowering spring and now it's sitting higher than ever before (see second photo). What the heck am I forgetting here?? The previous setup had the spring assisted shock plus a coil that is several inches taller. So how can the car be higher now? I've bounced the car and it feels normal...but not settling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks71 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I had posted a response about removing your old shocks and then seeing how it sits with your existing coils. How did that work? Or were the coils already removed at that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks71 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I wonder if they sent the wrong coils? Maybe for a small block? Worth checking into. What info did they require when ordering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 With no shock it sits crazy low. One issue I'm having is the spring-assisted shock (pic below) is too wide to slip up from the bottom. So I have to take everything apart to try any combo with that thing. Anyhow, I'm thinking in order to achieve the exact same height as the rear, I need adjustability. The red BMR springs came in a kit I bought a long time ago for a different project... I'm certain they aren't big block rated but my thinking is this big block weighs about the same as a stock small block. Any thoughts on these adjustable Coil spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks71 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 If the other project wasn’t a big block Monte with similar options as yours, then I think it’s a crap shoot to get it right. There are so many variables what with spring heights and rates. The adjustable spacers may be a bandaid fix for height but what about ride and handling? I’m hoping Some of the other members chime in on this. What were the 2” drop coils originally for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 On "Big Red" I have qa1 single adjustable coilovers in the front. 1970 SS454. Adjustable to any height you like. On "Barn Find" I have factory moog replacement coils with Monroe gas shocks. 1971 402 auto ALOT of options. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 These coils are for 68-72 A bodies...with no info on spring rate. Question on the coilovers...they adjust for height but do they also adjust for stiffness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 2 hours ago, JP_AstroMan said: These coils are for 68-72 A bodies...with no info on spring rate. Question on the coilovers...they adjust for height but do they also adjust for stiffness? You can get different spring rates with the coilovers from drag racing to road course and every in between. Also get the double adjustable shock and get infinite adjustability. Here is a pic of the springs in "Barn Find" the spring rates should be on the moog website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, MC1of80 said: You can get different spring rates with the coilovers from drag racing to road course and every in between. Also get the double adjustable shock and get infinite adjustability. Here is a pic of the springs in "Barn Find" the spring rates should be on the moog website. Sorry, forgot to quote ya.. On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently? So here's what I'm thinking IF I can adjust both...these are rated for 1900-2100lbs. Which is an estimate on my front end. Stock iron headed BB is 2128lbs. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aax-ab2fms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 50 minutes ago, JP_AstroMan said: Sorry, forgot to quote ya.. On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently? So here's what I'm thinking IF I can adjust both...these are rated for 1900-2100lbs. Which is an estimate on my front end. Stock iron headed BB is 2128lbs. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aax-ab2fms Yes, ride height and stiffness can be adjusted. The ones you have a link to are single adjustable from what you are describing i would look into double adjustable shocks for even more refinement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 22 minutes ago, MC1of80 said: Yes, ride height and stiffness can be adjusted. The ones you have a link to are single adjustable from what you are describing i would look into double adjustable shocks for even more refinement. Ok, thank you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks71 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 On 4/20/2024 at 7:27 AM, Blackhawk said: This is the best deal for Bilstein that I've found: https://www.jegs.com/i/BMR-Suspension/142/BSN-A-68-72/10002/-1 Just ordered my Bilstein shocks through Jegs at $279. I confirmed the Bilstein part numbers as being correct as Joe pointed out. Apparently there are 8 sets left at this price, which if anyone is shopping, is about $100 less than anyone else is selling them for. Thank you, Blackhawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 35 minutes ago, Marks71 said: Just ordered my Bilstein shocks through Jegs at $279. I confirmed the Bilstein part numbers as being correct as Joe pointed out. Apparently there are 8 sets left at this price, which if anyone is shopping, is about $100 less than anyone else is selling them for. Thank you, Blackhawk Randy C picked up a full set last week after we talked on the phone. He texted me the other day saying the work he did definitely tightened up the ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 hours ago, Marks71 said: Just ordered my Bilstein shocks through Jegs at $279. I confirmed the Bilstein part numbers as being correct as Joe pointed out. Apparently there are 8 sets left at this price, which if anyone is shopping, is about $100 less than anyone else is selling them for. Thank you, Blackhawk Is that price per set or all four corners ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 All four corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks71 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 2 hours ago, Blackhawk said: All four corners. That’s why I phoned in my order. I wanted to speak with someone to confirm the Bilstein part numbers. I wanted to make sure they were the B6 series and not the B4. You know what they say, “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is”. Not the case here. He told me 8 sets left under that part number and when they’re gone they’re gone. The money I saved gets me that much closer to bushings,trailing arm inserts and a rear sway bar. Then it’s off to the front end. Thanks again Blackhawk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 That's what I get for giving away my 'secret'! 😄 I was planning on watching and waiting for the Bilsteins and trying out the Monroes that I threw on the car years ago (and already had to replace one for leaking with less than 5 miles), but 25% off and waiting a few days for the usual $20 off $249 might make me add this to my parts collection for later in the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 54 minutes ago, Blackhawk said: That's what I get for giving away my 'secret'! 😄 I was planning on watching and waiting for the Bilsteins and trying out the Monroes that I threw on the car years ago (and already had to replace one for leaking with less than 5 miles), but 25% off and waiting a few days for the usual $20 off $249 might make me add this to my parts collection for later in the year. Secrets don’t remain secret very long here. We all have the gift of gab. lol. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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