Need some advice!

[Garrow215]

Hey guys, just had a few quick questions for everyone! Now that my motor has been done, I want to think about upgrading some suspension stuff. I was thinking about starting with just a set of shocks and springs and see where that gets me. Car has a built 305, maybe around 300hp...and I drive it almost every day in the summer so it's nothing too wild. I'd like a set of shocks that still have a really good ride, I've heard good thing about Bilsteins. As for springs, I'd like a slight drop, maybe 1"-1.5" front and about 1" in the back, just enough to give it a "stance"

Also, we checked the rear end and gears in my Monte, and it looks like i've got a 3:73 non-posi. A friend picked up a 3:73 Posi rear end out of an '86 Monte...is it going to be worth the swap for me?

Thanks again everyone for the help!

 

[Phoenyx]

I have heard good things about those Edelbrock shocks. Plus they have a lifetime warrenty, so you never need to buy shocks again.

 

[SLICK79WGN]

yea I would swap in the posi rear it is easy to do with simple hand tools just swap housings and all

 

[Phoenyx]

How much does your friend want for the posi rear?

 

[Garrow215]

Got a p/n on the Edelbrock Shocks?? Anyone else use them? He doesn't want much for the rear end, actually I can probably get it on a trade.

 

[outsider_27]

I have a set of Eibach springs waiting to be installed, but won't be til next year sometime. They are about a 1-2" drop so it would give the drop you want without going too far. As far as shocks, I am looking at the Edelbrock myself.

 

[Blake442]

I have Edelbrock IAS shocks on my Caprice, and am very happy with them...

 

[Garrow215]

Cool. I will check into the Edelbrock shocks. I thought I wanted Eibach springs but have heard that the ride is kind of harsh and that Hotchkis were the way to go? Anyone run those?

 

[Garrow215]

Alright so it's getting to be about crunch time to buy this stuff, lol. I am thinking Edelbrock shocks, but what do you guys reccommend for springs? I want the best overall ride quality with a little bit of a stance. Also thinking about changing over to poly bushings in the front...do they make a whole kit?