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Since rebuilding the engine with a very noticable increase in horsepower, I have a case of rear squat and front end rise on brisk acceleration. I'm thinking the best (read easiest, cheapest) fix would be new shocks. I've got generic autozone shocks on it now. Gives an ok ride but along with the problem I just mentioned, the handling department leaves a bit to be desired. I would like a set of adjustable shocks but for now the budget won't allow them. Anyone found a good set of performance minded shocks to be used with stock springs?
66 v8 coupe
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KYB GR2. good shock at a low price. I got mine at Jeg's but I'm sure you could get them just about anywhere.
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Are your springs stock as in original or stock as in replacement stock? I'm not sure a set of shocks will overcome weak springs or rear spring wrap. Is the back end dropping equally on both sides or is one side dipping down further than the other? You'll get some twist from engine torque but an excessive drop on one side could point to a spring problem. Also, if your considerable increase in horsepower wasn't accompanied but subframe connectors and other mods you may be getting as much or more body twist than suspension movement. The weight transfer you apparently have now is desireable for drag racing but what do you intend to do with the car? Before shocks you might want to "design" your suspension to make sure that all of the components you purchase are compatible with what you want to end up with and how you want to drive your car. All that said, shocks are relatively cheap and easy to install so it can't hurt to try.
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Looks like you have awakened the WYAIT Monster.
He lies in wait for any occasion where you modify something. Of course, modifying one thing requires modifying the rest of the car to go with it. Welcome to the CLUB.
I fixed the nose-to-the-sky syndrome with some progressive motorsports springs in front and some Edelbrock shocks (no longer made). KYB Gas-Adjusts are stiff enough to keep things level. The GR2 shocks are good all-around shocks but are not much more than a stock shock.
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I fixed my "Checking the power lines" attitude on acceleration by swapping the original stock front springs with a set of progressive springs also.
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Gas-a-just's up front, GR-2's in the rear.
Done.
Corky
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Thanks for the replies. I've ran the gas-a-just shocks on a previous car (c*rv*tt*) when I went to heavier springs. Great handling but bounced my head off the t-tops at times. I''m thinking they may be an answer using the stock rated springs. I'll look into the progressive springs if the shocks aren't enough.
Tubo, why the gr-2s in the rear? Just curious.
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