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| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Edelbrock IAS shocks |
Has any one tried these shocks on their 70 to 74 Dart? If so, will they settle a stiff ride? I have sway bars and extra stiff leafs......ESPO 6 leaf. I am running Monroe gas shocks and they are pretty harsh at times. Thanks! |
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| Author: | MichaelS [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:47 am ] |
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Not quite the same but i have them on my 1993 Ranger pickup. I didnt think they felt any better than the stock shocks except that they werent worn out, but the Ranger being 20 years newer handles pretty good when it was new. |
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| Author: | Slanted Opinion [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:45 am ] |
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Hi Ted, I have KYBs and 6 Leaf springs on my '68 Dart 270. I can sympathize with the "harsh ride" comment. Bumpy roads sometimes feel like I'm driving a go-cart. -Mac |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:28 am ] |
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The Edel IAS shocks are head and shoulders above stock replacements, or the KYBs. I've run both on two A-bodies. Spend the cash for the IAS and you will get better handling and a nicer ride than KYBs. Lou |
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| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:26 am ] |
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Lou, That is what I was looking for. My Dart weighs 3280 pounds. I wasn't sure if the IAS were designed for handling that weight with the stiffer suspension components. Sounds like they should be a great solution to the ocassional rough ride. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:50 am ] |
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The reports from Mopar handling guys who have talked to Edel said that you should be able to handle twice the stock spring rate, so no problems for you. I have 0.920" TBs on the '64, which are about 60% higher than stock, and they are fine. Lou |
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| Author: | 68barracuda [ Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:59 pm ] |
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Dart270 wrote: The Edel IAS shocks are head and shoulders above stock replacements, or the KYBs. I've run both on two A-bodies. Spend the cash for the IAS and you will get better handling and a nicer ride than KYBs.
Lou I received a set of koni shock for the cuda as a test - but the edelbrock units looks like a good option as well - comment? |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:18 am ] |
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Bang for the buck - get the IAS's. Best shocks - hard to argue with Konis. (although I've never tried them) Lou |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:47 am ] |
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The IAS rears for an A body are the same as Ford Explorer rears. Summit had them on sale for $20 last year...... |
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| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:29 pm ] |
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What were they called? How do yo know they were Edelbrock's? What is catalog the part number? Thanks, |
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