Shock options? - Page 2

HandOverFist · 11-25-2017, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I have read people like the Calvert fronts better. Yes, trailer miles are tough on shocks for sure. I would buy the Santhuffs but I just don't know if we'll keep this car so I really don't want to cut the lower arm up so I can't reinstall the Lakewoods to resell the car. I know I will NEVER get my money back from high dollar parts.

No real "cutting" involved...just minor grinding of the existing shock hole. I found we had to grind both the Camaro and the El Camino even to use the Lakewoods...only slightly more for the Calverts. At any rate you will not harm the a-arms and can install any shock you choose at any time.

Ed Wright · 11-25-2017, 04:25 PM

Todd, I run mine almost as tight as they will go on compression to make it just settle from wheelstands. After tieing it down in the trailer, I set shock extension full tight to stop excessive movement while towing. Easier on shocks, and the tie down straps stay tight.

Nmbr1GMfan · 11-25-2017, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Todd, I run mine almost as tight as they will go on compression to make it just settle from wheelstands. After tieing it down in the trailer, I set shock extension full tight to stop excessive movement while towing. Easier on shocks, and the tie down straps stay tight.

Very good plan!

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-06-2017, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hacksaw

I would suggest you stay with the rear Calverts and upgrade the fronts. Look for a double adjustable. You will want it soft on the rebound but very stiff on compression to control bounce from launch and gear changes. Consider Afco, they use a single knob on bottom for compression and you adjust rebound through upper shaft with allen wrench. Remember you must modify lower control arm to suit for clearance and or mounting.

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

What Hacksaw was saying is you will likely need to clearance the holes in the lower control arms...the body of the shocks are a bit fatter than factory units.

Thanks guys for the tip, shocks came in today and yes the lower arms need some tweaking for fitment.

11-25-2017, 04:25 PM	#12
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Shock options? Todd, I run mine almost as tight as they will go on compression to make it just settle from wheelstands. After tieing it down in the trailer, I set shock extension full tight to stop excessive movement while towing. Easier on shocks, and the tie down straps stay tight. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA