i need help! looking for shocks for my 1971 mach 1, everywhere i look says Bilstein are the best but they don't make them for my car. i'm looking for comfortwhat should i put on? thanks!
Depends on what you are going to do with your car...if you are going to drive it on the road like an average human being with the occasional tire squeal then you won't notice one drop of difference between bilsteins and a parts house set of monroe-matics. But if you are looking for a quality shock, bilsteins, KYB, Koni are all fine brands.
I've had KYB gas-a-justs and GR2, Konis and Bilsteins. Gas-a-just are too stiff for me, especially over speed bumps. Bilsteins are very good but IMO there is nothing like Konis.
If you are on a budget put the gas-a-justs on the front and GR2s in the back.
Everything I have seen indicates that the Gas-A-Justs are better with firmer springs. I have them under my '68 with original springs and they can be a bit harsh over choppy pavement. Fortunately I have some 620 coils ready to go in. I have also had cheap shocks like Monroes under stock-springed classic Mustangs and they're not too bad. What is best depends on your budget and whether ride quality or handling carries more weight.
I had gas adjusts.... hated them. I contacted Alex at Moneymaker racing and he set me up with a shock from calvert. My car is performance orientated, and these shocks are sweet. They ride better than KYB and work well. Alex knows a lot about these cars and has a Mustang that he races as well. Shoot him a call. 219) 861-1214. Real nice guy, he will answer all your questions. Tell him Manny from Garrett Turbochargers sent ya!
thanks for all the help. i decided since I'm going for a Sunday drive feel, i went with Monroe Max-Air Air Shock Absorber on the back and Monroe sensa-trac on the front.after i get them installed I'll let you know what i think but again thanks for all the input.
Call RCD for bilstiens. They helped me with some custom valved coilovers. Just because there isn't a part # for a 71, doesn't make it imposible (or expensive). It's worth a phone call.