Front Shocks

[sixt9x33rs]

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

[JohnZ]

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.

[lakeholme]

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.

[sixt9x33rs]

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

[68camaroz28]

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!

[sixt9x33rs]

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.

[JohnZ]

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

[sixt9x33rs]

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