What brand of rear shocks is everyone using?

[gran coupe john]

Put Monroe shocks on, and the left side went down?

 

[sixpactogo]

Bilsteins on my cars.

 

[Surfcuda]

Bilsteins, they a bit pricey but they ride nice! 🏝

 

[EV2RTSE]

x 3

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks guys.

 

[gran coupe john]

Tried advance auto, and rock auto. Where is the best place to get these shocks for 71 gran coupe

 

[EV2RTSE]

Kanter Auto Products had the best price when I bought mine-

Classic Car Parts – Kanter Auto

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Often the rear stance is affected by the setting of the front T bar on the opposite corner , have you tried adjusting the right front ?

 

[gran coupe john]

No, but it needs an alignment. Do they do that at the alignment shop?

 

[Chryco Psycho]

They should , but try raising the right front & undoing the adjuster a few turns

 

[gran coupe john]

Those Monroe shocks are new. Never seen that before, but the car was completely tore down. Makes sense that I didn't get it back together right.

 

[moparleo]

Just an FYI Shocks do not support weight.
They are designed to dampen the compression/ rebound cycle of the spring to keep the tire in contact with the ground.
Air shocks support weight and are never recommended, They were a band-aid back i the 60s and 70s.
If the rear is too low, replace the springs.
But as Chryco says the front end could need the ride height adjusted.

 

[gran coupe john]

I believe the Springs are fine, but my luck has been zero since I started this project

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Adjust the front T bars & you can level the rear .

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks Chryco.

 

[cuda joe]

you need to ask the aligement shop to do that it;s not done automatically .. raise the front to unload the suspension to adjust the torsion bars

 

[gran coupe john]

He is aware of the torsion bars needing adjustments. Plus alignment.Getting done on Friday, weather permitting. Have to trailer it to the shop. Hoping this is the last time I have to get a trailer.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Here is some info. And have close to a full tank of gas or about 120lbs in the trunk

 

[gran coupe john]

Back in 87 was the last alignment. Can't believe I found this document. Hope it is readable. I sure will give them the information you sent. Thanks !!!

 

[gran coupe john]

Won't be going to get the car an alignment. Rain in the morning, had an 8am appointment. Back in January had it scheduled and it snowed. Go figure.