Any shock absorber suggestions....

[rrbbkk]

...for my '74 Challenger? I'm getting the Borgenson steering put in and I figured I'd look into new shocks as long as we're under the car.

I bought the car with REAR air shocks 26 years ago. I replaced them with another set of air shocks 13-14 years ago. Standard front shocks about then too. The car is a summer driver and shocks haven't been an issue. Still, I'm guessing they're past their expiration date.

Is there an ADJUSTABLE shock that I can set a bit higher in the rear - as I have done with the air shocks all of these years? The air shocks give the car that slightly downhill, "raked" look we all want but in my case the driver's side sits a bit lower. They also tend to be a bit mushy in the turns. I'm hoping to find something for front and rear that will provide a smooth ride and stable handling.

I really appreciate the guidance the members here provide. As much as I love the E-Body, I have little mechanical ability. THANKS!

 

[fasjac]

It very well may be time to re-arch your leaf springs. Or, new springs. Sorry, I can’t recommend a brand. These cars really never had had the down hill rake (factory) but, I think they look good about even front to rear. You can even add a leaf too.
There’s definitely some adjustable shocks available, I don’t know if that would get you the stance your after. Depends on high you want the rear.
I lean towards good springs first.
Nice looking Challenger and good luck.

 

[heminut]

Adjustable shocks won't affect the height, the adjustments only affect the compression and expansion rates. Air shocks can be used to raise the ride height but it's not a recommended thing. It puts a strain on the shock mounts and I have seen shock mounts broken from using air shocks.

As fasjac said, the best thing to do is get your springs re-arched or buy a new set of leaf springs. You can buy +1" or +2" springs if you want the rear up higher than stock.

 

[moparleo]

The only "adjustable" shocks that would adjust height would be a specific coilover shock.
These would not use the factory upper mount but would need to be mounted to either a custom upper mount setup or to the upper frame rails somehow.
The factory upper mount was never intended to support weight only to dampen the action of the springs.

 

[rrbbkk]

Thank you both. Who sells leaf springs?

 

[cuda joe]

a lot of guys buy espo springs don;t go to high in the back as handling will deteriorate

 

[mrbill426]

Thank you both. Who sells leaf springs?

I went with ESPO Springs and Things; great folks; great service. They can add some height to the springs if you like; I just went 1/2" and that was tall enough for me.

 

[sixpactogo]

Thank you both. Who sells leaf springs?

I bought a set of Performance Rear Springs from Summit Racing. Also bought a set of Bilstein Shocks from them. Better prices than most and free shipping to boot for me.