What Shocks Do You Suggest?

[RAW454]

As touched on in my 'new diff thread' (http://www.usmuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=2936 ) my old rear air shocks are cactus. To the point that yesterday the most stuffed /formerly-frozen one dropped & the tyres started rubbing pretty badly.

So looks like some shocks are next on the list! FYI, I have 67 (ie-mono)mounts, even though three leaves.

My first reaction was to dig deep and go some adjustable Koni's at around$350pr (apparently modified HQ ones, according to importer Top Performance, as the Camaro-specific ones are too soft for our Aussie tastes). However, the standard style units are about half the price at East Coast etc.

I'm also wondering if adjustable is worth it, as I'm certianly not going anywhere near a racetrack (circuit or 1/4), but if it helps tailor the harshness or bottoming out, then I'm keen.

Matching front Konis are $280ish pr. Nothing 'wrong' with my current fronts, except the top rubber is totally perished. But the front bottoms occasionally. They identical to HQ, yeah?

While I know there are some projects here where money is no object, I guess my question is: "Are better brand / adjustable shocks worth the extra coin, and which ones are the best ride & value".

Keen to sort asap, so any words of wisdom appreciated!!
(Yeah, other than "you get what you pay for" :rolleyes:)

[EAT-30T]

I'm gonna grab some HAL QA1's for mine... as well I'll be fabricating a caltracs system for it too.. :)

http://www.jegs.com/i/QA1/122/TC1915P/10002/-1 << something like those. :)

[Downesy]

I Have QA1 shocks back and front , definitely recommended .

[RAW454]

So I assume QA1s would have to be ordered from the States? Any idea of the cheapest/quickest way to get them? Presume worth doing fronts at same time..

Otherwise will chuck some Koni's in if no other suggestions.

And pretty easy fit to do at home?

[EAT-30T]

So I assume QA1s would have to be ordered from the States? Any idea of the cheapest/quickest way to get them? Presume worth doing fronts at same time..

Otherwise will chuck some Koni's in if no other suggestions.

And pretty easy fit to do at home?

Straight off Jegs I'd say... :)

[TUFF68]

I have QA1's adjustable coil over's as well, only with the single adjustable shocks though. Recommended even if your not going anywhere near a race track Deano. Very handy for me as i adjust the settings to suit the street or the drags and whether or not i have 3 fat pricks in the back thrashing around Barbagallo at Powercruise :D

Get in touch with Phil from USAtoAUS, he may be able to save you some bucks ;)

[WILD68]

Deano i have the adjustable Konis all round and although they are a good shock i would go for the QA1 s cos they are easier to adjust, with the Konis you have to remove the shock to adjust them..

Cheers

Jamie

[RAW454]

Straight off Jegs I'd say... :)
There's 4 different comp/ext optins for rears alone. Bit lost as to which I'd be looking at..? Assume price is per unit, not pair.

[RAW454]

Deano i have the adjustable Konis all round
Ta for input guys, but have decided to grab some Koni rears as I want them in this weekend. Plus this build is simply not going to be 'absolute top shelf' for every single component - I just want to drive the thing! :cool:

Jamie, are your Koni's set at the softest setting? Or should I save time & go up one harder when fitting? Ta again guys.

[AUSCAMARO]

Ta for input guys, but have decided to grab some Koni rears as I want them in this weekend. Plus this build is simply not going to be 'absolute top shelf' for every single component - I just want to drive the thing! :cool:



Hey, there is nothing wrong with Koni's Dean, especially on a car thats a cruiser more so than a drag car!!

Mitch

[WILD68]

Ta for input guys, but have decided to grab some Koni rears as I want them in this weekend. Plus this build is simply not going to be 'absolute top shelf' for every single component - I just want to drive the thing! :cool:

Jamie, are your Koni's set at the softest setting? Or should I save time & go up one harder when fitting? Ta again guys.

Deano i have the Konis cranked as hard as they will go but am gettin a bit of diff bounce on the street, that was with the big wheels though and i had em cranked to stiffen it up so they didnt rub.. I will be softening up now for a bit better weight transfer at the drags, the hard setting still hooked up though.

Cheers

Jamie

[EAT-30T]

I also rate Koni adjustables... top shock :)

[RAW454]

Sorted :)

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[Twisted67]

Sorted :)

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AHHH TOP STUFF DEANO,R U HAPPY WIH EM???

I'VE GOT THE SAME ONES !!!!

PAUL

[RAW454]

AHHH TOP STUFF DEANO,R U HAPPY WIH EM??
Hey Paul, Slow reply coz been waiting for a break in the rain... Yeah, they ride sweet. The guards are still rubbing on big hits though - Not sure if winding up the shocks will make any difference - Is only rebound, not bump. http://www.toperformance.com.au/tech_fs.html
Guess botom line is she's now just too low for 275s :rolleyes:

[Dan6t7]

Hey Deano,

Howd you go with the Konis? ride any better than before? Easy to adjust? Im looking for some shocks when i get my rears reset next week so in the market for something. Where you get them from? and what kind of $$$ am i looking at?

Cheers,

Dan.

[RAW454]

Howd you go with the Konis? ride any better than before? Easy to adjust? Im looking for some shocks when i get my rears reset next week so in the market for something. Where you get them from? and what kind of $$$ am i looking at?
Hey Dan, pretty much same story as last post. Ride is def heaps better, but I'm trying to sort (unrelated) rubbing issues. Have not adjusted as assume that will not help (rebound only), but is an easy twist to adjust (out of car).

Top Performance have a list of all their sellers on website. Thinking around $500pr for rears? - Can check invoice when I'm home in a few days. Multi-leaf perch versions dearer. Fronts are cheaper - same as HQ. (Rears are re-bushed version of their HQ one). The guru there is Barry - Very friendly guy.

[Twisted67]

I Just Picked Up A Set Of Koni's For The Front Of My 67 Today.
I Got Em For $275 From Wilkonsons In Bayswater W.a.
I Got Quotes Off Two Other Major Suspension Mobs Here And They Were Up Around The $400 Mark For The Same Ones.......i Cant Figure Out How There Can Be Such A Price Difference Between Them All?????
We Will Be Fitting Them Up On Sunday Hopefully And Hopefully It Will Stiffen Up The Front End A Bit More Then The Existing Ones????

As The Old Saying Goes"it Pays To Shop Around Before Purchasing"

Paul

[Twisted67]

We Put The Fronts In Today,worth Every Sent!!!!!
No Bouncing Or Tyre Rubbing Anymore,the Old Shocks Must Of Been Fingered Real Bad.
BLOOD BRILLIANT,ANOTHER JOB DONE!!!!

Paul

[AUSCAMARO]

Good stuff Paul. Nice one.

[RAW454]

We Put The Fronts In Today,worth Every Sent!!!!!
Sweet! Easy to fit yourself? I know the rears were a doddle but have not looked into what's required for the front end yet... (The Monroes in there at the moment are 'satisfactory' compared to other priorities).

[Twisted67]

Its Easy When You've Got A Guy Like Chris (68cmaro) Has A Shed Full Of All The Right Tools N Equipment And A Bloke Who Knows What There Doin To Help Ya Put Em In.it Took Just Under An Hour With A Bit Of Fiddling.
We Increased The Pressure By Half A Turn And Left The Wheels On Because I Forgot To Bring The Lock Nut To Take Off The Last Nut On Each Of The Rims,doh!!!
Its An Easier Job With Two People Doin The Install.

Paul

[67cammy]

Hey Paul, When You Write Does Your Computer Automatically Make Every Word Start With A Capital Letter Or Are You Hitting The Shift Key. It Isnt Easy For This Old Man To Read Like This :D

[USA-69Z]

Hey Paul, When You Write Does Your Computer Automatically Make Every Word Start With A Capital Letter Or Are You Hitting The Shift Key. It Isnt Easy For This Old Man To Read Like This :D

it use to be ALL capitals before , i think its getting better:p

[Twisted67]

sorrry dave but its a bad habbit that im into!!!
not sure why????

paul

[67cammy]

:d :d

[AUSCAMARO]

Its Easy When You've Got A Guy Like Chris (68cmaro) Has A Shed Full Of All The Right Tools N Equipment And A Bloke Who Knows What There Doin To Help Ya Put Em In.it Took Just Under An Hour With A Bit Of Fiddling.
We Increased The Pressure By Half A Turn And Left The Wheels On Because I Forgot To Bring The Lock Nut To Take Off The Last Nut On Each Of The Rims,doh!!!
Its An Easier Job With Two People Doin The Install.

Paul

Hmm, my phone must have been engaged again when you tried to call and say that you were heading to Chris's to play with toys!! :D ;)

[Twisted67]

Hmm, my phone must have been engaged again when you tried to call and say that you were heading to Chris's to play with toys!! :D ;)

AAAH SORRY MITCH,I THOUGHT YOU WERE BACK ON SITE MAAATE.
IM DOWN THERE ON MOST WEEKENDS IM ON RNR IF THAT HELPS???
TINKERING OR TALKIN A BIT OF B/S!!!

PAUL

[AUSCAMARO]

Back out to work tomorrow unfortunately....

Been busy sorting quotes etc for my shed to be playing with the toys... hehe.. I wish!!

[Twisted67]

Gee Mitch The Way Your Goin You'll Be The Top Thread Poster On The Forum Soon,100 To Go To Catch Up To Eat-30t


Paul

[AUSCAMARO]

Thread Whore!!!! ewww 1x more...hehehehe