Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

[Paul L.]

What would be a good choice of shock absorbers (four) for my 1974? Nothing exotic needed; it's a sunny, Sunday afternoon driver. Originality not an issue but function is. I tend to AC Delco or Monroe and would like to purchase locally (those brands are) to avoid catalogue purchase shipping.

[Dan A.]

Re: Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

I put some contemporary Delco gas shocks on my '69 3 years and have been very pleased with the ride and handling.

[Paul L.]

Re: Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

I put some contemporary Delco gas shocks on my '69 3 years and have been very pleased with the ride and handling.

Dan,
Do you recall the numbers? I used ReacTek (sp?) gas Delco's a few years back on a 1979 and they were very good. But I believe they are history.

[Dan A.]

Re: Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

Paul,
That is what they are, and they are still available. I just looked at Eckler's, for example, and they are available there for $44.99 each.

[Paul L.]

Re: Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

Thanks Dan. I'll check with the local Delco dealer next week. They are closed for the long weekend.

[Don W.]

Re: Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

Look at the edelbrock classic series; I have set my '69 and they are great...Don

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...ocks/car.shtml

[Paul L.]

Re: Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

But Don, they are twice the price of Delco.

[Don W.]

Re: Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

Yes and a much better shock. You can find them on the internet for ~$85. Delco are mass produced in Mexico. I had new set of delcos on that I bought from Paragon and just switched to the edelbrocks and the ride and handling is much better....Don

[Paul L.]

Re: Shock Absorber Choice for a 1974

Don,
Let me put things in perspective from those of us in Canada who suffer. Local Delco shocks are $45.00 each, in my hands. So about $180.00. Edelbrocks are about $85.00 each, so about $340.00. Plus shipping, about $30.00. Plus UPS/FedEx brokerage, about $40.00. Just a comment.

Plus some of the Mexican products are not that bad. I have had two Impalas with Mexican engines and they have been very good.