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What Shocks Should I Use For A Smooth Ride ?

Started by driver88, March 16, 2021, 10:49:10 PM

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driver88

#30
April 02, 2021, 02:58:21 PM
Quote from: GMAD_Van Nuys on April 02, 2021, 01:26:55 PM
The type and age of the tires that you have on your Camaro could affect the ride.  When the original Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires needed to be replaced on my 1998 Z28, I bought Goodyear F1 GS-D3 and the ride deteriorated, especially when on the freeway.  When I replaced the Goodyears with BF Goodrich g-Force Sport tires, the ride improved considerably.  The Z28 still has its original shocks.

I just had those Hankook white walls made at Diamond Back Classic radials just after I bought the car a year ago - they ride A LOT smoother then the BF Goodrich Radial TA's someone had just put on it. I'm hoping the new springs and shocks will make it even better.
1968 RS Coupe A/C P/S P/B P/W AM/FM
Head Rests, Tilt Wheel, Speed Warning, Rear Defog, Posi,
Folding Rear Seat, Sport Steering Wheel, Custom Interior
. . with sixteen more and a BASE SIX CYLINDER originally.

MO

#31
April 02, 2021, 07:44:17 PM
Look forward to hearing what you end up with and if they meet your expectations.

driver88

#32
April 03, 2021, 11:11:32 AM
Quote from: MO on April 02, 2021, 07:44:17 PM
Look forward to hearing what you end up with and if they meet your expectations.

I'll definitely tell you what I think . . one way or another !!! LOL
1968 RS Coupe A/C P/S P/B P/W AM/FM
Head Rests, Tilt Wheel, Speed Warning, Rear Defog, Posi,
Folding Rear Seat, Sport Steering Wheel, Custom Interior
. . with sixteen more and a BASE SIX CYLINDER originally.

driver88

#33
April 07, 2021, 02:22:13 PM
I just picked up the '68 from the shop, and I'm pleased with the work they did - they installed new mono-leaf springs and Monroe-matic shocks on the rear. They seem to ride a little smoother then the old, leaking air shocks ( but, they'd almost HAVE TO - LOL ) The front springs were fairly new when I bought the car a year ago, along with a pair of shocks up front similar to the Monroe's. This setup will do for now, as I show it to people and talk about it, I might find other options for shocks in the future.
1968 RS Coupe A/C P/S P/B P/W AM/FM
Head Rests, Tilt Wheel, Speed Warning, Rear Defog, Posi,
Folding Rear Seat, Sport Steering Wheel, Custom Interior
. . with sixteen more and a BASE SIX CYLINDER originally.

MO

#34
April 07, 2021, 02:30:31 PM
Nice! Glad to hear that you're happy with the results. Now it's time to get out and enjoy it!

Thanks for the update!

ban617

#35
April 12, 2021, 06:27:04 PM
Make sure that your rear shackles aren't bound up or you will have a harsh ride .... Also if the shocks are too short in the rear it will ride harsh...
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