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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: sixt9x33rs on March 28, 2012, 11:08:52 AM

Title: Front Shocks
Post by: sixt9x33rs on March 28, 2012, 11:08:52 AM

I took my original front shocks off my 69 Z last night, they are worn out. What is a good aftermarket brand to use on the front of the car?

Thanks,

Lawrence

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by: JohnZ on March 28, 2012, 04:34:01 PM

Quote from: sixt9x33rs on March 28, 2012, 11:08:52 AM

I took my original front shocks off my 69 Z last night, they are worn out. What is a good aftermarket brand to use on the front of the car?

Thanks,

Lawrence

I used regular Delco gas-charged replacements when I took the flabby old original shocks off my '69 ten years ago, and they work fine; they're actually made by Monroe or Gabriel - Delco hasn't manufactured shocks for 20 years.

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by: lakeholme on March 28, 2012, 04:49:22 PM

Like John says, any decent replacement will run better than the originals.  I know guys who have spent more money and are using KYB, Edlebrock, Bilstein or Koni shocks.  Each one says their brand does fine.

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by: sixt9x33rs on March 29, 2012, 02:27:31 AM

I have a set of Monroe gas shocks that are lightly used, but are 7 years old  they seem to be a little soft. How much pressure should I have to exert to get them to collapse? They slowly extend to full length after 20 seconds or so.
Thanks

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by: 68camaroz28 on March 29, 2012, 10:12:30 AM

For Lawrence and others, are there any alternatives for having ones orig. shocks re-built? I've heard this mentioned but have never read where or who!

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by: sixt9x33rs on March 29, 2012, 11:35:02 AM

There is a guy over at NCRS that does it. I will post his contact info once I get his contact info out of the Driveline. It is expensive though. JohnZ may beat me to the driveline.

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by: JohnZ on March 29, 2012, 05:12:39 PM

That's Dan Patch in Kansas - dpatch2@kc.rr.com, (913) 268-5314.

Title: Re: Front Shocks
Post by: sixt9x33rs on March 30, 2012, 02:22:12 AM

Man what a difference the Gabriel Ultas made. Much better cornering.