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Aggressive Ted
 Post subject: Edelbrock IAS shocks
PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:05 pm 
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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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
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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Bang for the buck - get the IAS's.

Best shocks - hard to argue with Konis. (although I've never tried them)

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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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What were they called? How do yo know they were Edelbrock's?

What is catalog the part number?

Thanks,

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