What are the best Shocks to use?

[Matthan]

I have a 1969 Charger 383 727 Auto, Power Front Disc Brakes, and Posi,......What are the Best Shocks to use for this application?.....

[myk]

Are you looking to firm up your ride quality?  A safe bet to me are KYB shocks.  The ride quality is more firm/harsh but the handling is far superior to the typical Midas replacements...

[440]

What sort of ride quality are you looking for? How do you use your car? I personally like Bilsteins.

[Matthan]

Something that does not bounce around everywhere...I am also going to be installing a front and rear sway bar so i want someting that will compliment the sway bars.

[WHITE AND RED 69]

I like the edelbrocks IAS shocks but now that they are discontinued I would go with a set of Bilstein shocks. I hear nothing but good things about them. 

[70sixpkrt]

Do you have a part # for the Bilsteins? I am using Rancho 9000 for the rear with SS springs and looking for front shocks.

[WHITE AND RED 69]

Do you have a part # for the Bilsteins? I am using Rancho 9000 for the rear with SS springs and looking for front shocks.

BIL 55R082 for the front.    http://www.p-s-t.com/s.nl/it.A/id.6256/.f?sc=12

[FLG]

Firmfeel offers the Bilstiens full set isnt cheap but there wonderful shocks, Edelbrock would be my next choice.

[RamZCharger]

You can also go through Hotchkis for the Bilsteins, either factory ride height or lowered.  They have great turn-around.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I just installed the Bilsteins last month....hands down nicer than the stock type Monroes and not as firm as the KYB's

Got them off eBay from a seller with free shipping....around $100 a shock.....not cheap but Im running out of things to buy for the car

[HDCharger]

Another vote for the Bilsteins.  Got them on my 73 and really like them.

[HPP]

Do you have a part # for the Bilsteins? I am using Rancho 9000 for the rear with SS springs and looking for front shocks.

Talk to some one in tech before dropping the cash. SS springs not only are taller, but create more body seperation so you need a mucho longer than stock stock. Bilsteins are designed for stock to lowered vehicles. It would really suck to blow out the seals on $200 worth of shocks becuase your suspension travelled further than your shocks.

[1968 Charger B5]

Adding SS springs wil doubtfully raise up the rear so much. AND, most MP springs, or even the SS springs settle down roughly 1/2" after installation while after and are really not that high compared to the stock ones.   I prefer better springs, I had a local shop order the ss ones, add an extra leaf and arch them even more, and it really only added like 1.5" to the rear, and DID NOT change anything with the 3 different shocks I have had ont he car.
THE ONLY thing it did change was the rear pinion angle, was up around 2.6 degrees... shims cured that issue.

[1968 Charger B5]

Woops.....and to answer your question.

I have KYB's on all my cars, they are the ebst for the price, however they are a firm ride in my opinion. My lifted cherokee (daily driver) runs the edelbrock IAS shocks, I must say they ride REALLY nice...if i had the money at the time I would personally grab the bilsteins...nothing better...

[70sixpkrt]

Talk to some one in tech before dropping the cash. SS springs not only are taller, but create more body seperation so you need a mucho longer than stock stock. Bilsteins are designed for stock to lowered vehicles. It would really suck to blow out the seals on $200 worth of shocks becuase your suspension travelled further than your shocks

I understand the Bilsteins are for lowered or stock stance. I am currently using Monroes for the front and the front end is porposing (dolphing) up and down on the free way. I was thinking of using QA 1 for the front.

[FLG]

The beauty of bilstiens is thell custom valve a shock for your requirements. Im sure they can makr a longer one.

[WhiteOnGreen]

I have installed Koni, very happy. They are adjustable hardness. softer position are still firm but comfortable

[Chatt69chgr]

The Koni's can be rebuilt if you ever wear them out.  I bought a set to go in my 69 Charger.  And interestingly enough, I bought my first set in 1969 for my 66 Fairlane 390 GTA.  I seem to recall that they cost $32 each then.

[70sixpkrt]

Any part # for the Koni's?

[A383Wing]

I got Monroe's on my cars all the way around

Bryan

[Fred]

Any part # for the Koni's?

Front # 80 1538
Rear  # 82 1255

Having given you this information it's just occured to me that I'm in Australia and the part numbers might be different.
But I'm very happy with them, they're adjustable and repairable.

[HPP]

I understand the Bilsteins are for lowered or stock stance. I am currently using Monroes for the front and the front end is porposing (dolphing) up and down on the free way. I was thinking of using QA 1 for the front.

Yes, they should help as you can dial in more resistance. In the meantime, since you have 9000s on back, try softening your rear settings. Sounds like your frequencies front to rear are too close together.

[Birkholm]

The QA1 shocks from yearone are awesome !

[70sixpkrt]

I only want to switch the front shocks since I'm happen with the Ranchos on the rear.

[HPP]

That's cool. I recall reading somewhere in these threads that you have the rear shocks set at 7 at the track and 4 on the street. Back those off to 2 or 3  and that should soften them up enough to stop the porposing until you get a more substantial front shock under it.

[70sixpkrt]

Thank you. Will try it this weekend.