Which Shocks for SS Springs?

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So, I've noticed that the Left-Side is Higher?
I definitely have the 002 on the right side.
I have a KYB Gas-A-Just KG5511 on the Left...
Is that Long enough?
I have an Unknown Brand Air-Shock on the Right.
Maybe the Air-Shock is Too short now with the New Springs...
Should I put another KG5511 on the Right-Side or
is there a Preferred Longer Shock for Use with the SS Spring?
('65 B'cuda)
Thanx Fabo!

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For starters the wrong side of the car is in the air.
Might want to find out what is happening there. Another trick back in the day was to put (longer) B or C body shocks on.Those springs defiantly need longer shocks than the factory length, to work properly. I would head down to O'Reilly's or wherever and grab a set of Monroe C body shocks. Should work great without breaking the bank.
Google best shocks for super stock springs. If you want a bunch of good advice.
 
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Agree I ran into the same dilemma I wish I would have chose C body shocks I chose the B body shocks and had to drill out the top bushings to install them..very stiff
 
It's Resting at 21" eye to eye. Air shock looks topped out...
I believe the KYB has a 21.5" extension (not positive on that)
 
Your going to have to remove the shocks at the bottom and with the weight on the tires, measure eye to eye between the top mount and the bottom. You need about 4" longer shock.
 
Your going to have to remove the shocks at the bottom and with the weight on the tires, measure eye to eye between the top mount and the bottom. You need about 4" longer shock.
20 3/4" Bolt to Bolt. The Shocks are 21.5" Extended.
How Long should they be?
24"?
 
If you Jack the car up and let the rear hang free, measure the eye to eye length. That is what you need or plus a inch.
 
Agree with previous posts, longer shocks needed. The DC manuals recommended Imperial-length shocks.
 
Longer Shocks are needed because the Stock Size Ones are Topping Out with the SS Springs on there...
Where/How do I get the Part Numbers I need for a Correct Shock?
 
Just curious how does the car sit with both rear shocks removed? Definitely need better shocks as previously diagnosed.
 
if the pic of your left rear shackle is with weight on the car, that is the first problem, the shackle should be pointing rearward.
 
This shock is what you need but they ain't cheap. Rancho RS999114
compressed 15.41 extended 24.29
 
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can't remember application. find an old parts store with paper catalogs. all dimensions are listed in the back...I "think" I used used something from an old Cadillac?
 
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