Thoughts on shocks for a wagon?

[halfafish]

Howdy Folks! It's time to get working on my 72 Coronet Wagon. For background, this is an all-original survivor car that's going to get some updates and upgrades, but nothing radical. It's a 318 car and will stay that way, being used as a just a fun car and cruiser.

First project is to replace the springs, which are so tired they arch upwards. I have a new set ready to go, which brings thoughts on the shocks. I'm certain these are original shocks. When accumulating parts for this project, I just got a set of KYB Gas-Adjusts for all four corners. Now after doing more reading and research, it looks like these may ride a bit harsh? Or not?

I can see Bilstiens at about $600 a set but I'm not sure I need that level of quality and performance. Does anyone have any advice on which way to go?

 

[Dennis H]

Still recommend the Bilsteins. They were $100 a piece last time I bought them. Not sure how long ago. You won’t be disappointed.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Monroe, Gabriel ?

 

[Lefty71]

Now after doing more reading and research, it looks like these may ride a bit harsh? Or not?

Not trying to be an a$$, but riding in the car is THE test, not reading and research. In addition, only you know how critical this is to you....meaning, is this your daily driver (not likely) or something that you use infrequently, and any shocks that are doing the job of dampening bumps is going to be very good.

 

[pnora]

Howdy Folks! It's time to get working on my 72 Coronet Wagon. For background, this is an all-original survivor car that's going to get some updates and upgrades, but nothing radical. It's a 318 car and will stay that way, being used as a just a fun car and cruiser.

First project is to replace the springs, which are so tired they arch upwards. I have a new set ready to go, which brings thoughts on the shocks. I'm certain these are original shocks. When accumulating parts for this project, I just got a set of KYB Gas-Adjusts for all four corners. Now after doing more reading and research, it looks like these may ride a bit harsh? Or not?

I can see Bilstiens at about $600 a set but I'm not sure I need that level of quality and performance. Does anyone have any advice on which way to go?

If you already have the shocks run them. You cant base how your car will ride on opinions.

 

[Dennis H]

If you already have the shocks run them. You cant base how your car will ride on opinions.

Shocks are original. Replace.

 

[Lefty71]

Shocks are original. Replace.

I did'nt see that he has new ones "in hand" and hasnt run them yet..... Not good resale value im sure. Hopefully he can return them for someone else.....

 

[66ChargerHI-PO]

I too suggest Gabriels, we still had the original shocks in our red ‘67 Coronet 500 with only 68,000 miles so my stepdad replaced them with Gabriels and he loves them

 

[Belvedere408]

I'd just run the KYBs you've got already. I didn't think they were to terrible. I personally have Bilsteins on all my Mopars

 

[ckessel]

I'm currently doing suspension, steering, brake updates on my 67 wagon. Am using the RCD valved Bilsteins I bought some time back from Firm Feel for my 65. The car had some Monroes in it. Its also getting the FF 1.06" bars, FF tubular upper control arms, SFC's[ already in], XHD rear springs with a host of other fun stuff.

 

[GTXDAN]

I bet it'll ride just fine with that set of KYBs on there, as opposed to spending several hun for Bilst$$ns. I have KYBs on the front of my 70 GTX and it rides just fine.

 

[WileE]

Monroe, Gabriel ?

^^^ That's all you need. Paint 'em black and go rolling along. Don't waste your money on something you don't need.

 

[furious70]

I only plan to buy the Bilsteins now that I have my first set, fwiw.

 

[1967coronet]

I have to admit when it was time to put shocks on my 67 I went to my local NAPA and ordered a set.
Fronts had the same part # as the wagon in 67
Rear shocks were the same length but different part numbers. I was told the wagon shocks were built a little better internally to handle more weight ect.
I ended up with wagon shocks on the back of my 67 lol.
All four came in napa boxs, not sure who they source them through. The set has been fine.