Opinions need for shocks

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racerjoe

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In the market for some shocks for handling- no drag racing opinions needed here....

I know plenty of people like the Hotchkis and also the Bilstiens. QA1 now has options for our cars. I don't think I need an adjustable shock because, 1.) I wouldn't even know where to start adjusting, and 2.) I doubt my driving ability requires them.
So here's my questions, QA1, Bilstien, or Hotchkis (Fox)? What are some pros/cons on each?

Thanks!
 
In the market for some shocks for handling- no drag racing opinions needed here....

I know plenty of people like the Hotchkis and also the Bilstiens. QA1 now has options for our cars. I don't think I need an adjustable shock because, 1.) I wouldn't even know where to start adjusting, and 2.) I doubt my driving ability requires them.
So here's my questions, QA1, Bilstien, or Hotchkis (Fox)? What are some pros/cons on each?

Thanks!


I used Gabriel's in the front and Monroe in the back. Can't complain.
 
I have run Gabriel Adjustable and they worked great but that has been 10 years ago, might be different now.
 
I've been very happy with the KYB Gas-adjust shocks on my Dart. Firm street ride, ok for "spirited" driving especially if you have good sway bars.
 
I guess I should have been more clear. I'm looking for something more performance oriented (higher end) that would work well with a 1.08 torsion bar.
 
I run Hotchkis adjustable shocks on my daily '73 Dart and adjustable QA1 shocks on the rear.
I don't believe in "one shock for all" so I went with adjustables. Costly but worth it when you can dial in your car better.
Even with the Hellwig swaybar the car stays more level in corners too with the shocks.

Once in a (long) while I readjust the shocks a step tighter (mostly fronts) because either I get used to the setting or there's maybe a slight wear to compensate for.
My car sees plenty of speedbumps everyday and a great number of roundabouts too, so the suspension gets quite a workout.
 
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