Best shocks for daily driving a 69 Camaro
 

Lowered 2 inches in the front and 3 inches in the rear with Hotchkiss springs. Currently have KYB's on it. Is it worth changing shocks to improve handling and drive ability. This is a Big Block car with 18 inch Boze wheels and BFG 's.

Thoughts ?

yes, the KYB shock is the limiting factor in ride quality in your car

If you are looking for OE type replacements, but with all the new technology to help improve your ride you'll want to look here:
RQ (Ride Quality; fixed valve; aluminum monotube):
front: http://www.ridetech.com/store/1967-6...ies-clone.html
rear: http://www.ridetech.com/store/1967-6...rq-series.html

HQ (Handling Quality; rebound adjustable; aluminum monotube):
front: http://www.ridetech.com/store/1967-6...ies-clone.html
rear: http://www.ridetech.com/store/1967-6...hq-series.html

If you have questions, please feel free to ask.

I ran kyb's with my lowered first grn for years. The $360 you'd spend on a set of bilstins would be one of the best improvements you could make.

+1 for sure

Buy the best well known results proven shock you can afford. They're worth every dollar you spend.......thus why they're not inexpensive. Good news is there are now numerous companies with tiered pricing/performance choices of very good performing shocks. :thumbsup:

KYB were good 20 years ago, I agree

Bilsteins were good 10 years ago, I agree

technology has moved on and even companies that used Bilstein have moved on realizing the value in the newest advances, Detroit speed has dropped AFCO and moved to JRI, and Hotchkis has dropped Bilstein and now use Fox Shocks, and Ridetech worked with Fox for a long time to bring there shock to market years ago

your suspension will work the best with the best shocks for your suspension

Pick a shock for cruising in a 69 Camaro
 

What would you pick for a cruiser that won't see the track ?

Ridetech
Fox
Viking
Bilstein

Thanks

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