Shock suggestions

slazisme · Apr 3, 2019

Which shock/ spring plates are you using? this could affect your shock travel length.
Here's a listing from Strange that gives you measurements for compressed & extended shock lengths to compare with what you presently using. Maybe you could then determine a range that could work out best for you.
https://www.strangeengineering.net/shocks-struts-springs/
Scroll down to mono/multi Camaro section

BMR Suspension · Apr 3, 2019

SoCal805 said:
While Bilsteins site, and Summit also, they don't list the AK2073 for 67, just 68-69. Ricks Camaro lists it for fitting 67-69

I can't find measurement data for it (collapsed and extended length) to compare to what a stock rear shock measures for a 67

So anyone running the Bilstein AK2073 on a 67?

with 2" lowering blocks?? (shock mounted in original position)

the AK2073 is for Cars with a MonoLeaf

SoCal805 · Apr 3, 2019

slazisme said:
Which shock/ spring plates are you using? this could affect your shock travel length.
Here's a listing from Strange that gives you measurements for compressed & extended shock lengths to compare with what you presently using. Maybe you could then determine a range that could work out best for you.
https://www.strangeengineering.net/shocks-struts-springs/
Scroll down to mono/multi Camaro section

Edelbrock mono with Stock shock plate. With suspension loaded the shock length is 18". IDK what full & collapsed measurements for the Edelbrocks or Bilsteins since I can't find any published data like other shocks.

I have 2" lowering blocks so the travel before axle "could" hit bump stops is about 4+" now. I have never experienced hitting the bump stops though

The Strange adjustable are no doubt a nice shock....but just looking for a good street mono shock, like the Bilsteins. I suspect their overall length, collapsed length and piston travel fall within my needs...just was hopeful to find some published data on the Bilsteins and if anyone is using them on a 67 mono leaf

What concerns me is Bilstein does not list the AK2703 for 67's but do list their rear drag shocks so IDK if the AK2073's are a plug and play install on 67 or are to short/long for the 67

BMR Suspension said:
the AK2073 is for Cars with a MonoLeaf

yep, what I have...mono leaf

schnide · Apr 3, 2019

Last winter I replaced the old gas charged shocks on my 69 with the Hotchkis 1.5 street shocks from fox. The front is lowered 2" and the rear has a lowering block with three leaf springs. The rear used to hit pretty hard with the old shocks. The Hotchkis 1.5's made a huge improvement on my setup.

97 CAIVIAROSS · Apr 4, 2019

I have Hotchkis valved Bilstiens on my 67 with their lowering springs front and rear. Bought the TVS kit back in 2009. I can try to see if there is a part number on them.

Derek

SoCal805 · Apr 4, 2019

schnide said:
Last winter I replaced the old gas charged shocks on my 69 with the Hotchkis 1.5 street shocks from fox. The front is lowered 2" and the rear has a lowering block with three leaf springs. The rear used to hit pretty hard with the old shocks. The Hotchkis 1.5's made a huge improvement on my setup.

Hotchkis makes good stuff. Have talked with John several times at their facility and various cruise events. IIRC they re-valve the Bilsteins...which I assume make them a stiffer shock than a stock Bilstein.

I have Hotchkis stuff on my Impala, real happy with it.

97 CAIVIAROSS said:
I have Hotchkis valved Bilstiens on my 67 with their lowering springs front and rear. Bought the TVS kit back in 2009. I can try to see if there is a part number on them.

Derek

Thanks Derek, Hotchkis sells the 4 shock kit or individual

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...rts/hss-79020003/applications/year/1967/make/chevrolet/model/camaro?prefilter=1

The Edelbrock shocks I have now hit pretty hard in the rear over bumps. They do not seem to be very forgiving. IDK if Bilsteins are smoother in function. I am not looking for a harder/firmer ride in the rear. My thought is the Hotchkis 1.5's are firm, IDK it they do present a less harsh ride that what I have now though. While cheap the KYB Gas Adjust ones seem to ride hard according to comments in this thread

dhutton · Apr 4, 2019

SoCal805 said:
Hotchkis makes good stuff. Have talked with John several times at their facility and various cruise events. IIRC they re-valve the Bilsteins...which I assume make them a stiffer shock than a stock Bilstein.

I have Hotchkis stuff on my Impala, real happy with it.

Thanks Derek, Hotchkis sells the 4 shock kit or individual

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...rts/hss-79020003/applications/year/1967/make/chevrolet/model/camaro?prefilter=1

The Edelbrock shocks I have now hit pretty hard in the rear over bumps. They do not seem to be very forgiving. IDK if Bilsteins are smoother in function. I am not looking for a harder/firmer ride in the rear. My thought is the Hotchkis 1.5's are firm, IDK it they do present a less harsh ride that what I have now though. While cheap the KYB Gas Adjust ones seem to ride hard according to comments in this thread

Hotchkis no longer uses Bilstein shocks as far as I know. They use Fox shocks, same as Ridetech. Said it in this thread a few times now....

Don

majj35 · Oct 24, 2019

Also shopping for shocks, torn between RideTech & Hotchkiss. I have an LS2 with stock coils, KYB shocks and unknown multi leafs. Car is on 235/45/17 & 275/40/17 .. might be swapping for 245/45/17 & 255/50/17

I just want the car height to even out. For coils, I was thinking Ridetech aprox 2" inch drop. I've read reviews on the hotchkis 1.5" drop, that it actually dropped 4" with others. I don't want to go that low.

Which shocks are better and why?

Hotchkis Performance:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/hss-70030012/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hss-71030012

RideTech Hq Series:
https://www.ridetech.com/products/s.../application-q-series-shocks/front-smooth-body-shock-hq-series-4.75-t-bar-stud/
https://www.ridetech.com/products/s...ks/application-q-series-shocks/1967-69-camaro-rear-smooth-body-shock-hq-series/

DenRS · Oct 25, 2019

majj35 said:
Also shopping for shocks, torn between RideTech & Hotchkiss. I have an LS2 with stock coils, KYB shocks and unknown multi leafs. Car is on 235/45/17 & 275/40/17 .. might be swapping for 245/45/17 & 255/50/17

I just want the car height to even out. For coils, I was thinking Ridetech aprox 2" inch drop. I've read reviews on the hotchkis 1.5" drop, that it actually dropped 4" with others. I don't want to go that low.

Which shocks are better and why?

Hotchkis Performance:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/hss-70030012/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hss-71030012

RideTech Hq Series:
https://www.ridetech.com/products/s.../application-q-series-shocks/front-smooth-body-shock-hq-series-4.75-t-bar-stud/
https://www.ridetech.com/products/s...ks/application-q-series-shocks/1967-69-camaro-rear-smooth-body-shock-hq-series/

I'm not sure if you know this, but Fox bought Ridetch and also makes the shocks for Hotchkis. Hotchkis tunes their shocks for there springs and Ridetech for their set up.

I have the Hotchkis 2 inch drop front springs and their 1.5 inch drop in the rear. The front is a bit lower than the rear, but not by a huge amount. I originally had them paired with KYB shocks all around. With 235/45/17 and 255/40/17 tires, the ride was on the rough side. KYB's are meant for stock springs.

I recently put on the Hotchkis nonadjustable Fox 1.5 shocks and the ride is better except over large bumps. Over larger bumps, it still hit hard. I suppose it handles better with them, but I don't road race or autocross my car so its hard to tell. If I had to do it over again, I probably would have went with Bilsteins or Koni's and saved a few bucks.

If your going the pro touring route, I would try the Ridetech or Viking shocks.

Vega$69 · Oct 25, 2019

Never found a KYB I liked. Bilsteins for a nice performance street shock or good ole Gabriels work nicely. Then you can go to a better performance shock if you want but gonna have to spend over $500.

majj35 · Oct 27, 2019

Yeah, the KYB I have on are way too rough, especially if I hit a bump or small pothole, feels like the car is about to go in pieces lol.

Since im not ready for a 4 link in the rear to do a full coilover setup. might just go with replacing all shocks (will keep searching whats best) + front coils... for now

SoCal805 · Oct 27, 2019

Vega$69 said:
Bilsteins for a nice performance street shock .

For a 67, the only Bilstein shocks I found are drag shocks for the rear but they have regular (street) for the front.

Is there a non drag rear shock that Bilstein makes for a 2" rear drop??

https://cart.bilsteinus.com/results...=8238956736005311994&modelid=6887899428109031423&submodelid=1289663618068790986

Skates_236 · Oct 28, 2019

I put OE style(modern) ones on my 68 with 2" drop springs, still don't know about performance yet as I still need to build an Engine and finish the rest of the car.

majj35 · Oct 28, 2019

any major difference in comfort street driving between RideTech HQ & Hotchkis Street Shocks?

ilikeike · Oct 28, 2019

majj35 said:
any major difference in comfort street driving between RideTech HQ & Hotchkis Street Shocks?

Since they are the same exact body from FOX I'm sure they're close enough that you won't notice a difference, as long as the Hotchkis is the single adjustable rebound version like the HQ is.

majj35 · Oct 28, 2019

ilikeike said:
Since they are the same exact body from FOX I'm sure they're close enough that you won't notice a difference, as long as the Hotchkis is the single adjustable rebound version like the HQ is.

Ya I’ll be going with the singles. And later on complete the kit (sways, leafs)

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bhodgdon400 · Oct 28, 2019

i REALLY like my Viking double adjustables. i drag race the car and the ability to drive to the track with a nice comfortable ride and then quickly change the settings for max transfer is awesome. on the street the car rides, feels and handles much more like a modern car than other first gens I've been in. on the track it's set to kill and pulls the wheels.

even without the racing aspect of it, the adjust-ability of the DA Vikings (or others, I'm sure) is awesome. you can fine tune the ride to change the whole experience.
I'm sure others have different opinions, just speaking from personal experience. couldn't be happier with my ride.

kookykrispy · Oct 28, 2019

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Koni yet. Excellent performance shocks, especially for a lowered vehicle.

SoCal805 · Oct 28, 2019

kookykrispy said:
I'm surprised nobody mentioned Koni yet. Excellent performance shocks, especially for a lowered vehicle.

Koni...never had them on any car but know of them. They are in the Hotchkis, RideTech, (FOX) "premium" brand $ range.

https://www.koni-na.com/en-US/North...en-US/NorthAmerica/Products/Cars/List/?t=KoniPartSearch&q=1967&m=117&mk=10&mt=1

Anyone using them and can comment on ride quality?

majj35 · Oct 29, 2019

SoCal805 said:
Koni...never had them on any car but know of them. They are in the Hotchkis, RideTech, (FOX) "premium" brand $ range.

https://www.koni-na.com/en-US/North...en-US/NorthAmerica/Products/Cars/List/?t=KoniPartSearch&q=1967&m=117&mk=10&mt=1

Anyone using them and can comment on ride quality?

How do these Konis compare to the RideTech HQ series?

Im planning to go with the RT streetGrip , but in stages, starting with their springs & shocks.

I always prefer to stick with one manufacturer/brand when doing setup. Unless that it doesnt matter here

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