57 shock recommendations
Not for show but for driving
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Current Corvettes owned 1957 two top stealth 383 dual quads--1965 original low mileage 300 h.p. coupe.
Other Corvettes owned over the years:
1954. 1957 AIRBOX FI. Two 1958s one FI, One 2x4. 1961. 1964 convertible A/C auto trans. Two 1965s one coupe with 300 h.p. loaded A/C car, one 365 h.p. convertible Two 1966s one loaded A/C, BB coupe one loaded A/C, SB coupe. Two 1968s one BB convert, 1969 BB coupe. 1971. 1973. 1978 L-82. 1985, 1986 both 4+3s. -
Re: 57 shock recommendations
Darryl------
GM or Delco shocks are no longer available for C1's. I think I'd go with KYB shocks. Use KG4503, front, and KG5562, rear. These are not expensive shocks---expect to pay about 35 bucks each. As a bonus, these shocks are configured very similar to the original shocks.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: 57 shock recommendations
Darryl,
Welcome to your ownership of the 1957 corvette .
My ' 57 had a saggy butt with the original "grooved" leaf springs.
I switched out the spiral shocks with Monroe Sensa-track Gas charged Coilovers.
It raised the butt about 1 1/4 inches
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-load-adjusting-shock-absorber-58568/19710003-P?searchTerm=rear+shocks
Amazing improvement in ride and handling !
DanaComment
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