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form74 09-13-2025 03:00 PM

What shocks for a street car
 
The 75 I picked up needs new shocks.

The car will be street driven, taken to cruises and car shows

Link to the 75

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=881563

Maxthe222 09-13-2025 10:02 PM

I love the Koni adjustables, but the Bilstein's are also pretty good and a bit more affordable.

ponchjoe 09-14-2025 09:05 AM

If you want a more factory ride the KYB Excel-G, Monroe blue gas shocks, would be a good choice. If you want a bit harsher but better cornering Koni, KYB Gas Adjust would be good

MDSHARK81 10-13-2025 08:29 AM

I have Bilsteins on my 71 TA, not harsh at all, but handle very well, better than stock!

form74 06-19-2026 08:53 AM

4 Attachment(s)
Finally replaced the shocks , went with the KYB Gas adjust

The old ones were not original but were made in the USA and were all shot none of them would rebound after compressing them , not sure when they were changed last.

Car handles so much better and doesn’t push threw the corners anymore

Next upgrade will be replacing all the bushings and front end parts.

rwfisher 06-19-2026 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by form74 (Post 6620726)
Finally replaced the shocks , went with the KYB Gas adjust

The old ones were not original but were made in the USA and were all shot none of them would rebound after compressing them , not sure when they were changed last.

Car handles so much better and doesn’t push threw the corners anymore

Next upgrade will be replacing all the bushings and front end parts.

While they do look old enough that it was time for replacement they appear to be hydraulic shock so they would not have any rebound even when new. . .


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