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sixt9x33rs

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Front Shocks
« 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?

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Lawrence
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JohnZ

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Re: Front Shocks
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2012, 04:34:01 PM »
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.
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Re: Front Shocks
« Reply #2 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.
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sixt9x33rs

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Re: Front Shocks
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Front Shocks
« Reply #4 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!
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Re: Front Shocks
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Front Shocks
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2012, 05:12:39 PM »
That's Dan Patch in Kansas - dpatch2@kc.rr.com, (913) 268-5314.
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Re: Front Shocks
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2012, 02:22:12 AM »
Man what a difference the Gabriel Ultas made. Much better cornering.
'69 RS Z/28 65B, 711 Flat hood no spoiler, endura, 4:10 43K miles
69 X77 Z/28 69 69 711 Original Paint Unrestored (Sold)
'69 X66 Convertible 69B 712 auto, (Sold) 44K miles