Installed 5 leafs and caltracs, need softer shocks

[stangman67]

I put in 5 leaf standard eye, should have used mid eyes) and caltracs set on 1/4 turn preload. The rear sits alittle high, im hoping it will settle, but its is very bumpy now. I have kyb gas-a-just shocks on all corners, and i was wondering what shocks you may have used that offer a softer ride. These shocks took quite a bit of effort to compress in order to install in the new lower shock mount. Thanks for your input.

 

[mustangdave]

Well, on the cheap end: Autozoo and Advance have shocks for about $15 each that have a soft ride w/o being boatlike. I've used these and they work fine...can't remember if they were Gabriel or Monroe.

 

[mikethebike]

Well, on the cheap end: Autozoo and Advance have shocks for about $15 each that have a soft ride w/o being boatlike. I've used these and they work fine...can't remember if they were Gabriel or Monroe.

And on the other end are my favorite...KONI.

What is the lb. rating on those springs?

 

[bnickel]

the KYB GR-2 is a good shock and quite a bit softer than the gas-adjust. i've heard the edelbrock shocks are really awesome too but they are expensive too.

 

[BaLleRz68]

Do you have any pics of the 5 leafs by any chance? Where did you buy them? I got some mid eyes and its too low in the back.

 

[dennis112]

I too had the same combination. Caltracs, 5 leaf springs, and the gas-a-just springs. The car rode like a log truck with every bump exaggerated by the stiffness of the rear.

Run over a toad, jar your teeth.

My solution was adjustable shocks. In particular, I use the Rancho 9000 series 9 way shock that Calvert recommends with the Caltracs. Model # RS99904. Unfortunately, due to recent price increases, these shocks are now about $100 each through Summit. :-( To me, the better ride was worth it as these shocks work great.

Each shock has a little knob on it that helps you dial a ride. I use 2 clicks on the street and 5 clicks at the track. The difference in ride is "tremendous." Shocks do make a difference.

You could also back off your Caltracs 1 turn when on the street, but I found little difference when using the gas-a-justs. Find a softer shock.

 

[stangman67]

Thanks for the replies. I have not taken any pics yet, but will soon enough. I got the grab a tracks from mustangs unlimited (local to me). I like the idea of those adjustable shocks, Ill look into it.