Victoria needs good rear shocks now (yeah Help again)

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Some of you may know I have put a good set of rear springs from a 72 Dart to replace
my 48 year old and broke rear spring (right side was broke ) and I added a 1966 Barracuda front sway bar To my 66 Valiant Sedan /6 ride
:cheers: And I love it
But now I would like to remove the air shocks and put a pair of good shocks on the rear to stable the rear for me.
My old computer is not doing well and I keep an eye on the forum on my phone now, so if anyone can stable the ride I sure would appreciate some guidance again :thumleft:

My wife said as soon as this dang rain moves out she will help me load up some new pictures
from her computer :D She sets and turns like a new model car now :cheers:

She squatted hard in the second picture and I am thinking that was the day the small short spring unloaded on me :D
 

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Hi Memike,

Isn't that the way it goes. Fix one thing and then another goes out.

For the shocks, I've used Delco Pleasuriders (gas) and Monroe Gasmatics in the past. Either is fine by me, though I prefer the firmer Monroe. IIRC I got the Delco shocks from Rock Auto and the Monroes from Auto Zone. IMO, you can spend more, but the benefit difference won't be commensurate with the extra $s spent.

PS If you don't have gas shocks on the front, I recommend getting new front shocks to match the rear.
 
I replaced all four of my tired Monroe's with KYB Gas-A-Just and I'm quite pleased for the price. Got them from Rockauto.
 
I like the Monroe Matic Gas shocks. I've been driving them for over 30 years on my a-bodies.

I know that just suspension has them for about $20 per shock.
 
i have been trying to figure out if any of these shock brands are made in U.S.A

i have heard a lot of good things about KYB shocks but i have yet to figure out where they are made.
 
i have been trying to figure out if any of these shock brands are made in U.S.A

i have heard a lot of good things about KYB shocks but i have yet to figure out where they are made.

Thought I'd try to run down where Monroe shocks are made. Not easy to tell. Monroe is an American brand (sorry for the pun GFRR fans) and is a subsidiary of Tenneco. Tenneco owns Walker, Clevite, DynoMax, Thrush, and a few other brands as well. (2)

While searching around I found a video that, while it doesn't answer the question, does show and tell how Monroe makes shocks. I knew about the components of an automotive shock absorber, but had never understood how it was put together. (1)


1. http://www.monroe.com/en-US/about-monroe/How-Are-Shocks-Made/

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenneco
 
Go on the Rancho site. They have a listing of their shocks by end and length. It takes a bit of research, but if you spend the time you will find an adjustable shock that will work on your application for a very reasonable price. Their shocks have a lot of adjustability. These are the same shocks that you would get from Calvert and we all know how well their stuff works. JMO
 
i have been trying to figure out if any of these shock brands are made in U.S.A

i have heard a lot of good things about KYB shocks but i have yet to figure out where they are made.

I thought I had the boxes in my trunk, but I only have the Rockauto ones. I'm fairly sure the set I received were made in Japan.
 
For what your doing Mike,a set of KYB's or Monroes will work just fine.
I have KYB's on both my cars. I take all the stickers off, and paint them satin black to match factory shocks. :)
 
i have been trying to figure out if any of these shock brands are made in U.S.A

i have heard a lot of good things about KYB shocks but i have yet to figure out where they are made.


I hear you Rani, I just not sure if we can be so picky now. I feel lucky enough just to find the parts, much less worry where they were made.... :book:
 
i have been trying to figure out if any of these shock brands are made in U.S.A

i have heard a lot of good things about KYB shocks but i have yet to figure out where they are made.


Classic Industries offers "correct" factory style shocks. They also seem to stock a lot of KYB. Unless your feeling rich, I would think the rockauto or autozone ones will work.

They are probably all made in rice land and classic industries wants double or triple the price which is typical.

http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/parts/suspension/shocks-struts/
 
Another vote for Monroe's. I don't any road racing, just cruising and they ride great!
 
Mike, these will work just fine.

[ame="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monroe-Matic-Plus-Shocks-Pair-/141053117690?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20d76bc4fa&vxp=mtr"]Monroe® Matic Plus® Shocks Pair | eBay[/ame]
 
Hi Memike,

Isn't that the way it goes. Fix one thing and then another goes out.

For the shocks, I've used Delco Pleasuriders (gas) and Monroe Gasmatics in the past. Either is fine by me, though I prefer the firmer Monroe. IIRC I got the Delco shocks from Rock Auto and the Monroes from Auto Zone. IMO, you can spend more, but the benefit difference won't be commensurate with the extra $s spent.

PS If you don't have gas shocks on the front, I recommend getting new front shocks to match the rear.

Thank you 2 Darts for all the good info and yes ..I am for sure going to do all
four corners ..
 
We have a giant Monroe plant just 20 miles away in Paragould Arkansas
that enployes three shifts of well over 400 employees and have been here
well over 30 years Raini.. on another note let me say welcome back and I
hope your time with family was a very happy visit.
WOW! !! Thank you all for the great info and help on this :happy10:
it's great to see all our great tecks staying on the job to keep this great
site the best of the best going :cheers:
 
Another vote for the Monroe's. I replaced the original shocks on a slant six 66 Valiant with the Monroe's and they were good, best thing is they are very affordable.
I would like to drive a car with the KYB shocks to see how they are,
 
Monroe part numbers:
Front: 32022
Rear: 31131
Do a google search for the best price Mike.
Ebay seemed pretty hard to beat, with free shipping, no tax.
 
Monroe part numbers:
Front: 32022
Rear: 31131
Do a google search for the best price Mike.
Ebay seemed pretty hard to beat, with free shipping, no tax.

Thank you so very much Johnny :cheers:
Having the part number helps big time if my friend at Monroe can
get the threw his name :cheers: he and his wife work there :D
Stay cool my west coast friend, still enjoying my recurved dizzy and gifts ..
 
Thank you so very much Johnny :cheers:
Having the part number helps big time if my friend at Monroe can
get the threw his name :cheers: he and his wife work there :D
Stay cool my west coast friend, still enjoying my recurved dizzy and gifts ..

Cool....Now get out there with a couple wobbly pops an get er done !!!! :cheers:
 
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