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Looking to replace the Monroe shocks I have on the rear of the car. 70 w/hotchkis TVS 1" lowering springs.

 

What is everyone using on the rear of their cars?

 

Thanks for the information in advance.

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With the quality of your car (unless your still selling), I would go with a quality gas shock like Bilstein or QA1 adjustable. If you are looking for an economical alternative try KYB. You can always use air bags and adjust for a level launch at the track and lower pressure for the street.

 

I have seen guys do this. Its a nice inexpensive addition that is effective at the track and can be made unnoticeable on the street if you choose.

 

Dan

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I have KYB's from Summit on mine, one started to leak out and Summit replaced it free since it was 11 months old on a 1 year warranty. I lucked out and noticed the leak just in time.

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I'm using KYB Gas-a-Just, part # KG5504.

 

Those would be the stock length A body shocks, when I have my SS raised up in the rear like yours those shocks only had about a half inch of extension left in them. It made the car handle the bumps poorly. How does that compare to your car and the shocks.

 

Note* If you need a longer shock because you have the rear end raised up from stock ride height use a pair from a 1971 Impala or Caprice, the mounting brackets are the same and they are 2 inches longer when extended.

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Thanks for all the information. No the Monroes aren't air shocks, just gas shock. I haven't given up that someone will come along with money and like my car, but I still have to drive it and want it right no matter if I sell it or not. KYB's sound like something I will try for now. I've been thinking of the air bags in the springs.

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