Super stock shocks

The early SS shocks also "valved" differently. The best I can figure is the rears are "basically" stiffer, as seen by the heavier duty applications - big Imperial car and truck shocks, but it is more complicated than that. The Direct Connection "auto" version is definitely softer than the "stick" version. While they are used to control suspension movement because of the greater and more sudden "shock" :rolleyes: loads caused by drag racing launches, modern converter, clutch and tire technology has made it necessary to develop more modern shocks and valving to control suspension movement. I had better results with the stiffer Direct Connection "stick" shocks with my 360 and actual 5000 rpm flash converters footbraking than with their auto shocks. I was getting occasional wheel-hop under certain conditions even with SS springs. But I finally settled on 5 & 9-way adjustable Ranchos in the back of my Dart Sport. They have to control the up AND down movements of the suspension. Too much movement too quickly contributes to traction problems.

Like an engine combo, the suspension combo of parts has to be tailored with the rest of the vehicle and level of performance you are aiming for in order to get optimum results.