What shocks to run on a 69 Z

**Motorhead848** · #1 01-17-2018, 06:34 AM

What shocks are people running on a pretty stock resto of a 69 Z? I’m using the factory springs and will probably paint them grey to give it the factory look. But this car is going to be driven and not a trailer queen. Some input would be great.

**MosportGreen66** · #2 01-17-2018, 11:59 AM

KYB gas shocks. Best bang for the buck.

**Salvatore** · #3 01-17-2018, 12:17 PM

X2

NorCam · #4 01-17-2018, 12:21 PM

X3

I have a set on my 68 and the ride is Excellent. Summit Racing has them.

**Crush** · #5 01-17-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MosportGreen66

KYB gas shocks. Best bang for the buck.

Any specific model?

**MosportGreen66** · #6 01-17-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crush

Any specific model?

Front/Rear Gas-a-Just Shock. Make sure you get the right part # for multi-lead spring or mono-leaf spring. The part # is now shared with other makes/models. I would call a tech line to confirm before ordering.

If you want to take this a step further... I would paint the shocks white and hop on ebay and grab a decal kit to dress them up as Hurst shocks.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HURST-GABRI...BaH0-q&vxp=mtr

Or... you could always paint them shock absorber grey (LI Corvette Supply has a good rattle can paint) and apply the decal for the shock ID from Heartbeat City or Ground Up Restoration and you can have yourself a stock appearing shock if Day2 isn't your taste.

Dan

**Crush** · #7 01-17-2018, 12:35 PM

Awesome, I trust they will make my B.B. nova ride and steer better?

**MosportGreen66** · #8 01-17-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by crush

awesome, i trust they will make my b.b. Nova ride and steer better?

100%

**Crush** · #9 01-17-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MosportGreen66

100%

I’m totally hijacking this thread, but what tires do you recommend? Again sorry for hijacking

**MosportGreen66** · #10 01-17-2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crush

I’m totally hijacking this thread, but what tires do you recommend? Again sorry for hijacking

I just put a set of those Coker Tire 'bias ply' looking radial on our '70 LS6 this summer. Really a great tire that looks like a bias ply but performs like a radial [because it is]. We're likely going to install a set on our '70 LT1 Corvette soon too. Cool tire for drivers.

Dan