So, I finally got around to replacing my leaf springs today, along with some of the lower quarters and trunk panels, gas tank, etc. The last thing I need is shocks.

Which shocks would you guys recommend? I want something that's going to perform decently well without breaking the bank. The Edelbrock IAS shocks look interesting, but are they worth it? Koni are always good, but I can't really afford $250 for a pair of rear shocks. If they're really THAT good, I keep saving. Otherwise, what are some other options?

Thanks.

 

KYB Gas-A-Just. Not the GR-2, those are softies, but the Gas-A-Justs are a firm shock but not insanely stiff. They're not adjustable, and can be had for anywhere from $30-40 a piece.

 

+1 on that, a good choice^

 

I looked at those, but was too dazzled with the Koni and Edelbrock (didn't even realize they made shocks) to come to my senses. They're very reasonably priced, so I'll probably grab some.

Thank you both.

 

I've read other threads in this forum on this sunbject and people talk about the KYB gas-a-just. They are good shocks, nothing wrong with them but then those same people talk about "upgrading" to the Edelbrocks or Koni's. You can take that for whatever it is worth, thought I would just throw that out there.

 

I'm also shopping for shocks, rebuilding the front end of a 67 fastback... have you tried the Edelbrocks? Also do you know anyone who tried the roller bearing spring perches?

 

i also reccomend the KYB Gas-a-Just...its a really good shock and very reasonably priced. i have them at all 4 corners

 

the gas-a-just's are that good? how well would they perform with 620's? or even progressive rate

 

They do well as a performance shock. I think the IAS are a nice shock, but for 3x the price of a Gas-A-Just I don't think they're worth it. I doubt they're much better than the Gas-A-Justs are. The KYB's are quite nice, they're only downside being they're not adjustable.

Don't use a progressive rate spring. Use a single rate spring, the progressives start off soft and then get hard after they compress, so you still have body roll on cornering before the spring stiffens up, and the turn in will feel sloppy. If you want a soft ride get a soft spring, if you want a firm ride get a firm spring, but if you try to get both with a progressive spring you'll end up with neither. Unfortunately springs are one of those things in a car that are either/or. You get one, but not the other, or you end up stick in the middle with neither.

 

ok thanks, i wont get them