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Best shocks for 73-74 Charger ??

Started by odcics2, February 19, 2016, 04:08:37 PM

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odcics2

What are you running and are you happy?
I've never owned anything but a MoPar. Can you say that?

303 Mopar

Bilsteins are the best shock for the price but still run over $100 per.  I recently mounted a set of Napa Sensa-trac on the rear and love them!  About 1/2 the price of Bilsteins.  http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,122249.msg1519755/topicseen.html#msg1519755
1968 Charger - 1970 Cuda - 1969 Sport Satellite Convertible

c00nhunterjoe

Thats a loaded question. Best shocks for what application? Cruiser, show car, drag racer? 3 different apps that i could give 3 drasticly different answers to.

Billsteins for cornering
Caltracs for BASIC drag racing

odcics2

Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on February 21, 2016, 10:35:44 PM
Thats a loaded question. Best shocks for what application? Cruiser, show car, drag racer? 3 different apps that i could give 3 drasticly different answers to.

Billsteins for cornering
Caltracs for BASIC drag racing


hot street cruiser.   
I've never owned anything but a MoPar. Can you say that?

Bob


c00nhunterjoe

What is the rest of your suspension comprised of? Frame connectors? Auto or stick? What tires are on it?

odcics2

Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on February 23, 2016, 05:29:50 PM
What is the rest of your suspension comprised of? Frame connectors? Auto or stick? What tires are on it?

Considering connectors. auto. 15x8, all around.  255 to 275 60 series, all around.
I've never owned anything but a MoPar. Can you say that?

c00nhunterjoe

Hmm, sounds pretty much like stock suspension and regular radials. So now matter what shocks you put on it, its gonna spin. If you goal is 99% street driving and you don't plan on upgrading the suspension and chassis, then i would stick with the standard hd style shock. Bilsteins would be a bit overkill on stock chassis, but would help.

flyinlow

73-74's are limited on the front to twin tube(Monroematic) Lots of choices for the rear. I have KYB Gas Adjusts ( modified LCA's to use Monty Carlo shocks). Dampen well , but a little harsh especially after I installed 18" wheels. Bilsteins are on my list.