74 Fury shock absorbers

[josehf34]

I need to buy front and rear shock absorbers but I don't know which brand reference and brand should I choose. I had heard that Bilstein and KYB are good and smooth shocks but I want to have opinions about them

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

Monroe Sensa-tracs are my suggestion. Plus now if you buy four shocks you get $30 back and even more for vehicles with struts. Look at the officiial Monroe site to get the correct part numbers then do a google search. For me, I went with Rock Auto and used the 5% discount code.

 

[1978 NYB]

I have KYB Gas-A-Just shocks on the front of my 1978 NYB. What a difference they made. I highly recommend the Gas-A-Just shock. I have factory Air Ride on the rear of my NYB.

These guys have them on sale for $148 total for all 4 plus a $40 rebate. Advance Auto Parts want $70 a piece for the same part number.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3877&selected_year=1978

 

[josehf34]

I have KYB Gas-A-Just shocks on the front of my 1978 NYB. What a difference they made. I highly recommend the Gas-A-Just shock. I have factory Air Ride on the rear of my NYB.

These guys have them on sale for $148 total for all 4 plus a $40 rebate. Advance Auto Parts want $70 a piece for the same part number.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3877&selected_year=1978

I think I'm going to buy the set of 4 shock absorbers for front and rear. Any recommendation when change the rear shock absorbers? is necessary to unmount the Leaf Springs to change the rear shocks?

 

[1966newport]

no need to do anything with the springs

 

[1978 NYB]

The shocks just unbolt. It's pretty easy when you have it on a lift.

 

[commando1]

Yes. Practically install themselves..........

 

[bajajoaquin]

I think I bought my Bilsteins from them when I replaced shocks on my truck. Good prices, and since you're buying a brand name, no worries about quality.

With regard to installation, a tip for installing gas shocks is to use a ratchet strap to keep the shock compressed. Otherwise, it can extend out further than the mounts, and it's awkward to push it while mounting it.

 

[1978 NYB]

I'm getting Bilstein's for all 4 corners of my truck from them for $374.

 

[1978 NYB]

Ihad to use wire ties to keep the front shocks compressed to put in my NYB and cut them once I had them in position. Piece of cake....

 

[65Newport]

It looks like some more good advice, going to purchase KYB Gas-A-Just shocks front and rear for MY 65, you guys on here are just bundle of good information.