1973 dodge charger shocks

[texas charger 73]

what shocks are you guys running on your 73 dodge charger?  there isn't a lot of options unless you want to spend over $150 a shock for QA-! or Bilstiens... i need something cheaper, but still a firm ride... i dont want the old Cadillac float

[ODZKing]

I went with the basic Monroe Matic gas charged shocks front and rear ... very pleased. Smooth ride but not floating.

[b5blue]

Agreed check Rockauto's prices. 

[texas charger 73]

I got blue shocks on front. Either Gabriel or Monroe and there horrible

[b5blue]

I had them bought from NAPA. Saved the receipt and returned them 8 years later. The guy at the counter was stunned. (Same for plug wires.  ) Wile not Rally grade matics are better.

[Nacho-RT74]

I had them bought from NAPA. Saved the receipt and returned them 8 years later. The guy at the counter was stunned.

why returned 8 years later ?

[Nacho-RT74]

what shocks are you guys running on your 73 dodge charger?  there isn't a lot of options unless you want to spend over $150 a shock for QA-! or Bilstiens... i need something cheaper, but still a firm ride... i dont want the old Cadillac float

actually around $500 ( shipped ) for the set on RCD brand ( Bilsteins gutters ).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-79-Chrysler-Dodge-B-Body-Bilstein-Front-Rear-Shocks/124179476680

and I bet searching for PN could be found a bit cheaper ( I had the PNs... somewhere )



I'm runnin KYB Excel G ( GR2s back in the days)... not impresive but better than Gabriels... I think

On rear we have at least the KYB Just-A-shock ( or Gas-A-Just, can't recall which one is the new name ) for rear... monotube, because they are the same from earliers too

[b5blue]

I had them bought from NAPA. Saved the receipt and returned them 8 years later. The guy at the counter was stunned.

why returned 8 years later ?

They were worn out, my car is daily driver. Back then I was in construction I had the trunk stuffed full of tools. Rockauto had Monro-Matic for like 10.00 each. I did my Jeep and Charger for 60.00 each. 

[Nacho-RT74]

but it was a warranty claim?

[ODZKing]

They were worn out, my car is daily driver. Back then I was in construction I had the trunk stuffed full of tools. Rockauto had Monro-Matic for like 10.00 each. I did my Jeep and Charger for 60.00 each. 

Yep, deal same here. I can't find anything wrong with them, they do what they are supposed to do and ride nice.

[b5blue]

but it was a warranty claim?

Old NAPA all you needed was the receipt for lifetime warranty parts and I saved them. (For exchange at any store.)

[Nacho-RT74]

didn't know they got lifetime warranty! LOL

[b5blue]

Lots of lifetime warranted parts as they know most will not keep paperwork and or car that long. 

[Paul G]

I have KYB's on the 72 and the 73. If you want stiff and cheap the KYB's are your ticket.

[Nacho-RT74]

I have KYB's on the 72 and the 73. If you want stiff and cheap the KYB's are your ticket.

which one you got to 73 in front ? Gas-A-Just are not available for them

[Paul G]

I looked back through my receipts. On the 73 the fronts are KYB Excel G Gas #343158. The rear are KYB Excel G Gas #343159. Bought them fall of 2019.

Front
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/kyb-343158/applications/year/1973/make/dodge

Rear
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/kyb-343159/applications

[Nacho-RT74]

same ones I have on my car, called GR-2 when I got them. I was expecting something way stiffer than the Gabriels my car had. They are OK, better than Gabriels but still not HiPo

[Paul G]

Right. They are not performance shocks. They do ride very stiff, although they seem to be getting a little better with some usage, or I am just getting used to them.

[blakemon]

My car has KYB's also. Ride is ok.