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    6/06/2014 5:33 AM  #1

    BGrendell
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    1966 mustang shocks

    I'm restoring a 66 coupe that originaly had a I6 to a v8 and curious about what type of shocks to use? I see KYB are usually used alot but Monroe is shown quite a bit and also alot cheaper. Is there a huge difference in handling and performance?

     

    6/06/2014 10:27 AM  #2

    R5CYA
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    Re: 1966 mustang shocks

    avoid anything "charged" or "gas assisted". the shocks job is to modulate the suspensions movement. nothing more. don't buy one, thinking it will cure a low ride bheight problem. tried it in the 80's. all it leads to is more problems.
    http://machinedesign.com/basics-design/shock-absorbers

     

    6/06/2014 2:19 PM  #3

    MS
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    Re: 1966 mustang shocks

    Avoid the monroe shocks.  They do not last.  I just took a set off and two were leaking and one was collapsed.
     
    Any good shock is going to be gas charged nowadays.  The KYB GadAdjust shocks are good shocks but ride pretty stiff.  Name implies adjustable but they are not adjustable.  I just put a set of Bilsteins on my 66.  They are alot more firm than the old Monroes (to be expected) but ride quality is pretty good.

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    6/06/2014 4:39 PM  #4

    Pablo
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    Re: 1966 mustang shocks

    Somebody here recommended KYB GR-2 shocks.  At the time it seemed they were very pleased with them.  Might check the archives.
    Enjoy
     

     

    6/07/2014 12:03 AM  #5

    boomyal
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    Re: 1966 mustang shocks

    Pablo wrote:

    Somebody here recommended KYB GR-2 shocks.  At the time it seemed they were very pleased with them.  Might check the archives.
    Enjoy
     

    I was one of those.  They are a great compromise between the too stiff GasAdjusts and the anemic Monroe or NAPA OEM replacement shocks.
     

     

    6/07/2014 7:22 AM  #6

    pbrownrk
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    Re: 1966 mustang shocks

    I have the KYB GB-2 on the back of my 66' Ranchero and they ride nice with no weight in the back.

    Last edited by pbrownrk (6/07/2014 7:22 AM)

     

    6/07/2014 3:07 PM  #7

    BGrendell
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    Re: 1966 mustang shocks

    Tthanks everyone i just went and purchased 2 KYB  for the front of the stang.

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