RE: [DML] DELOREAN FRONT SHOCKS ON EBAY (Monroe & KYB)

[jwit6@xxxx]

If you look at the Mid States shocks, you'll see the fronts are the Gabriels and the rears are the Monroes (although you'll never get any one there to admit it). I have the Monroe Gasmatics off of a 69 Camaro Multi Leaf rear Spring on the rears and the Nissan Gabriels up front, and I've been happy. They are not high performance shocks, but for every day inexpensive shocks they do the job. The rear body roll under hard abrupt cornering is a little excessive. I'm considering Koni Aluminum body Coil Overs for the rear from Summit Racing. Probably one of this winters projects. I'm looking for an upgrade for the front also. Pot holes and rail road tracks give me some bounce. Tire pressures make a big difference. Never run them too high. But with the basic dimensions easily available, there are lots of shocks to choose from. Watch the cross ref for the Monroes on the front. The ones I could find were too long and allowed the lower control arm to contact the frame under full extension. I did not find a Monroe to fit the front.

Jim 
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"K. Creason" <dmc4687@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>You should be able to find it by searching.
>But here is a summary:
>
>from Kind Soul Who Responded #1:
>Monroe gasmatic shocks (I beleive I'm reading the box correctly that it is
>model "59016" GM) ?on the front wheels and they seem fine. ? They are about
>$20 a pair at any auto store. ? My prior shocks were shot and very old if
>not original. ?My D has only 6k on it. ?Its been driven regularly about 20
>miles a month.
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>from Kind Soul Who Responded #2:
>I used the following on the front. Gabriel VST LT Gas Ryder ?G63902 off a
>Nissan ½ ton pickup 69-81 (requires space washers to fit)
>
>
>So far... nothing to help me decide what to do. So I haven't yet; I'm still
>working other gremlins and watching my alternator closely. It may jump to
>the top of the list.
>I wonder if I shouldn't replace my 22 year-old cut springs (cut 22 years
>ago, too) when I replace my shocks. I probably should. Then I wonder if the
>Mid-State DMC club's wouldn't be a little too soft. I want softer more
>comfortable, but they might not be the best choice for the roads in my area
>where drainage is more important than smoothness. Some driveways have
>drastic inclines.
>
>So what I would like to know about _everyone's_ shocks. If you have
>experience with multiple types, then post on all and compare!
>1. general ride quality
>2. pothole handling
>3. high speed handling
>4. your car lowered or original height
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