well, my front shocks just died on me today. I was going down this one road with nonstop bouncing

any suggestions on replacements?
I don't know anything about shocks.. I want stiffer suspension though, to decrease body roll.

thanks!

 

Go with fox racing shocks more expensive but better in the long run, you can have them adjusted to your liking and you can have them rebuilt

 

Kyb shocks are great im gonna be getting there monomax shocks soon

 

I recently installed Bilsteins. They're stiff. And not too expensive, either.

 

69 Camaro KYB Gas A Just. They actually fit really easy to install.

 

69 Camaro Tokicos. Very nice.

 

so, it looks like kyb: 2, fox: 1, bilstein: 1, tokico: 1.
I didn't know 69 camaro shocks would fit. that's interesting to know.


thanks for the responses, I think I'll wait some more and see what others say.


also, could I replace the shocks myself? like.. I don't need any *special* tools, do I? (I have a jack, 2 jack stands, socket wrench with many sockets, breaker bar, ...)

 

Bilstein is basically my only choice now for custom and performance applications.

 

Thats pretty much all u need. Maybe a wrench or two. Shocks are easy to replace bro

 

Yea but with the camaro shocks you might have to fight them a lil because they are just so much stiffer.

 

awesome, thanks

sounds good.. I'll probably go with those

 

so I got the 69 camaro kyb gas a justs.. and the two holes on the bottom don't line up correctly with the two holes on the truck. uh.. ? help please, thanks /:

 

That is correct. Just enlarge them with a grinder or something. I cut the outside edge off making it more like a fork than a hole. And then I used washers on the bolts. Grade 8 material (washer, nuts, bolts) are recommended. It's not that hard to do. And totally worth it!

 

enlarging them worked. thanks a bunch planemos

no more bouncing around

 

Enjoy!

 

When I try to source these shocks, I'm always asked about engine size and what-not? Is there a particular engine size or does it matter?

 

I remember being asked that question. Yea I think there is like 3 engines. I was told to get the ones for a V8. I think it was the 302 that I chose.

 

I Just went to the junk yard and found an 82 that had a missing engine but good shocks. I grabbed them and when I went to install the one good front shock but the holes didn't line up and the shock had a steel cover on top that wouldn't let it pass through the space between where the bottom of the shock mounted so I ended up having to take my drill and punch out the welds and rip the cover off with a pair of snips because I don't have a sawzall here yet *facepalm* so After than I ended up having to use a hand file, because I also don't have a grinder here *doublefacepalm* But I got them filed down pretty quickly with an big angry steel file my grandfather had. Got it done just in time to go take the woman her jewelery tools and books for school this afternoon! How can I tell if they're Camaro shocks or just 22R model shocks? Is there a suspension diff between 80 and 82 2wd? anyways sorry to thread jack just got excited.

 

Toxic shocks

Has anybody heard of Toxic Shocks? They are made by Pro Comp who make off-roading shocks. They now make these Toxic Shocks strickly for lowered vehicles. I've got front and rears, easy to instal, $60 each, awesome ride. And trust me Guam has jacked up roads.Pro Comp Suspension Systems 422500 - Pro Comp Toxic Shocks - Overview - SummitRacing.com Two thumbs up for me.

 

Jump'n in! Did you get your shocks? Only asking because I need some as well to replace my stocks on 90' Toy pickup.