Shocks

[black07ss]

What manufacturer of shocks are you using. I'm currently not in the market for coil overs. I'm considering KYB or Blistein.

 

[420ponies]

I've ran KYB's and very nice ride with those. Joe T is running Blister shocks on his '72. Since the new BBC in mine , I have a complete set of UMI coil-overs for my Monte Carlo (sitting on my garage floor waiting to be installed). I have ran KYB's upfront with the SBC and air shocks in the rear with 25psi (so they work) along with the Moog Vari -Rate coil springs. Interested in those springs? or the air shocks ? the front shocks have been on my car for 5 yrs, no complaints, rear air shocks 16yrs, no issues either.

[Marks71]

I chose the Bilsteins. Check with Jegs, they had a smoking deal on them for awhile. I painted mine black.

[Chevy Dave]

My experience with Bilsteins on both cars and trucks has been to harsh of a ride. I am using KYB Gas Adjust all around on my 62 Impala SS and on the front of my 70 MC SS 454.  I feel they are a good compromise between ride and handling.

[Scott S.]

Hey Bob,

Started out with KYBs..... Front shock drained out in less than a year.

Switched to Bilsteins for the front and they've been good so far. They are a bit firmer than the KYBs as well, but I don't find them overly rough. 

'70 with a 350 cid.

Scott. 

[black07ss]

Thanks for the info, I'm currently looking for just the rear. 

[Chevy Dave]

After using the KYBs for almost 25 years on several vehicle's, I have never had a failure. On my Mc SS, when I bought it,  it had Monroe relacement rear air shocks.  I have been running 25 psi in them for a level ride.  I have almost completed my restoration of the auto level control and soon will use this for inflation.

[Blake350]

kyb gas adjust with moog cargo coils in the back   all around good combo