What Shocks Should I Use For A Smooth Ride ?

[driver88]

Just don’t get the repro spirals.  Talk about a bad ride....I’m taking mine off, and replacing with regular AC Delco’s from Rock Auto.  Great price too.
BTW, the repros are not for sale.

I forgot to click on "Quote" so I'd better ask again - was the bad ride you got with the repro spirals do to them being TOO SOFT ? Most people want a firm ride so it will corner better. I'm looking for a soft ride for my '68 - it's just a 327, so maybe I might like the repro's.

[MO]

I have no personal experience, but the concerns that I have heard of are; poor valving and leaks leading to failure. I'm not sure if they are meant for everyday use or just for show/judging.

[driver88]

I have no personal experience, but the concerns that I have heard of are; poor valving and leaks leading to failure. I'm not sure if they are meant for everyday use or just for show/judging.

Well, I wouldn't want leaking or poor valving either - thanks for the reply !!!

[camaronut]

Just don’t get the repro spirals.  Talk about a bad ride....I’m taking mine off, and replacing with regular AC Delco’s from Rock Auto.  Great price too.
BTW, the repros are not for sale.

I forgot to click on "Quote" so I'd better ask again - was the bad ride you got with the repro spirals do to them being TOO SOFT ? Most people want a firm ride so it will corner better. I'm looking for a soft ride for my '68 - it's just a 327, so maybe I might like the repro's.

It rides way too hard.  I pulled and replaced the rears yesterday / fronts in a day or two.  I noticed when pushing down on the rear bumper, there is more rebound.  Before - hardly anything. 
A friend of mine told me that they reminded him of the ride in a F41 optioned car.  Not too sure about that.
Anyone else have that experience?

[driver88]

Just don’t get the repro spirals.  Talk about a bad ride....I’m taking mine off, and replacing with regular AC Delco’s from Rock Auto.  Great price too.
BTW, the repros are not for sale.

I forgot to click on "Quote" so I'd better ask again - was the bad ride you got with the repro spirals do to them being TOO SOFT ? Most people want a firm ride so it will corner better. I'm looking for a soft ride for my '68 - it's just a 327, so maybe I might like the repro's.

It rides way too hard.  I pulled and replaced the rears yesterday / fronts in a day or two.  I noticed when pushing down on the rear bumper, there is more rebound.  Before - hardly anything. 
A friend of mine told me that they reminded him of the ride in a F41 optioned car.  Not too sure about that.
Anyone else have that experience?

THANKS . . that's what I need to know - I just canceled my order for the spirals.

[camaronut]

Driver - if you have a car that's a show car - the spirals will be a good addition to concourse judging. 

Luckily, I'm done with all that BS.

[driver88]

Driver - if you have a car that's a show car - the spirals will be a good addition to concourse judging. 

Luckily, I'm done with all that BS.

No, it will never be judged like that ( I was a judge in NCRS for ten years, I'm DONE with THAT too LOL ) This car will just be driven to local shows and cruises, so I'm looking for shocks that will help give it as soft a ride as can be for a '68 Camaro. It looks like the best for me will be a cheap, name brand shock - not Heavy Duty, just "regular".

[driver88]

Driver - if you have a car that's a show car - the spirals will be a good addition to concourse judging. 

Luckily, I'm done with all that BS.

Which AC Delco shocks did you buy ? . . it looks like Rock Auto has a few different ones - I think the spirals are oil filled ? . . . and others are gas filled ? Is one of those "softer" than the other ?

[MO]

I prefer the ride of oil filled shocks for a pleasure car, and gas shocks for more of a performance use. 

[driver88]

I prefer the ride of oil filled shocks for a pleasure car, and gas shocks for more of a performance use.

THANKS, MO . . I thought that's how it was, but I haven't heard it for a long time - I'll find some oiled filled and see what happens.

[camaronut]

Driver - if you have a car that's a show car - the spirals will be a good addition to concourse judging. 

Luckily, I'm done with all that BS.

Which AC Delco shocks did you buy ? . . it looks like Rock Auto has a few different ones - I think the spirals are oil filled ? . . . and others are gas filled ? Is one of those "softer" than the other ?

The ones I ordered were AC Delco Advantage shocks.  Fronts were P/N: 520179 & Rears were 520182.  Note that the rears are for multileaf applications.  If you have a monoleaf, it'll be a different P/N.
Funny though, I didn't see what I bought listed in the search.  I put in the parts numbers, and they are still there.  Don't know what to tell ya. 
You can go to the AC Delco website and find the P/N for the monoleaf camaros and put that number into the rock auto site and see if they have it in stock.
Good Luck!!

[169INDY]

Both those PN's can be found at RockAuto fairly affordable

[driver88]

Driver - if you have a car that's a show car - the spirals will be a good addition to concourse judging. 

Luckily, I'm done with all that BS.

Which AC Delco shocks did you buy ? . . it looks like Rock Auto has a few different ones - I think the spirals are oil filled ? . . . and others are gas filled ? Is one of those "softer" than the other ?

The ones I ordered were AC Delco Advantage shocks.  Fronts were P/N: 520179 & Rears were 520182.  Note that the rears are for multileaf applications.  If you have a monoleaf, it'll be a different P/N.
Funny though, I didn't see what I bought listed in the search.  I put in the parts numbers, and they are still there.  Don't know what to tell ya. 
You can go to the AC Delco website and find the P/N for the monoleaf camaros and put that number into the rock auto site and see if they have it in stock.
Good Luck!!

THANKS, again . . my springs ARE the original mono-leaf that it left the factory with since it was a six cylinder then. ( I have new mono-leaf springs coming, too ) Looking on the Rock Auto website, both of those part numbers you gave me are GAS filled shocks - I was starting to think that most people like the OIL filled shocks for a "softer" ride ? I'd like to know how you think your Camaro rides compared to the spirals you just took off, after you get all four Delco Advantage installed - if you could add that info here, it would be appreciated !!! I'm also hoping that the new springs will bring the rear up an inch or so, to make it even with the front's new springs look.

[camaronut]

You'd need the AC Delco P/N: 520298 for your monoleaf application.
I don't drive my car as much as I should, so waiting for me to tell you what its like may be a few weeks from now - but for what these are, you can't beat the price.
I'm sure the ride will be good.

So - 520179 for the front - 520298 for the rear monoleafs.

Good Luck to ya.  Also the car looks awesome!!!

[GMAD_Van Nuys]

The type and age of the tires that you have on your Camaro could affect the ride.  When the original Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires needed to be replaced on my 1998 Z28, I bought Goodyear F1 GS-D3 and the ride deteriorated, especially when on the freeway.  When I replaced the Goodyears with BF Goodrich g-Force Sport tires, the ride improved considerably.  The Z28 still has its original shocks.