Shocks and Springs Question..

[gotmonte]

Hi everyone. This question is geared for my 85 Monte SS.

I am considering putting in Eibach Pro-Kit springs since I would like a 1.5 inch drop (car is NOT a track car but it has PLENTY of go with a SBC 406 with 2.10 heads 'AFR's' and biig cam) but I am unsure which springs to go with. I was considering QA1 12 way adjustables front and back but I think that might be overkill for my application.

Do you guys like Bilstein's? Revalved Bilstein's from Sam Strano Performance? I only know suspension stuff for 4th gen camaro's but not G Bodies.

Anyone have any suggestions? Money is not Toooo important but I would LIKE to keep the penny down if I COULD. Coil over's are not an option (those ARE too much if memory serves me correctly) and airbag technology is not the way I would like to go.

So, Eibach Pro-Kit and Bilstein Revalves? Any different combo's you guys like? If so, reasons? Any pictures of your car or any specific car you have in mind with a setup like we are talking about?

Any help would be much appreciated. This message board seems very friendly and knowledgable and I really appreciate everyone taking time out of their busy lives to help a "stranger" out. Being as I am from New York, I am not used to hospitality lol!

 

[83cutlasssedan]

I have the pro-kit in my cutlass. Handling is way better. But bumps in the road can be a little harsh sometimes. I have monroe shocks, but would like to get some bilsteins or ac delco heavy duty shocks eventually. Not sure which are better...maybe someone can chime in.

 

[megaladon6]

have the hotchkis bilsteins in my monte and they're great. can't compare them to the pro-kit as i haven't driven them, but tons better than monroe or kyb.

 

[outsider_27]

I can't say personally, but I have heard that Edlebrock shocks are very good for the g body application. I know next year I will be looking into this as I also have the Eibach pro kit springs and will be rebuilding the front and rear suspension after I get it going.

 

[gotmonte]

Thank you everyone for your input. This site rocks!