C2 shock absorbers

[Steve D.]

It was noted in a recent thread that Delco Reactec gas shocks are in short supply and that Delco Road Response gas shocks may be more readily available.
Is there any significant difference in the 2 shocks? (other than price, as the Road Response seem to be lower priced). Corvette Central advertises the Reactecs in their printed catalog, but when you call, the Delco part numbers they have are 530-315 front and 530-4 rear, which are not the Reactec numbers. CC also advertises Monroe Sensa-trac gas shocks, and KYB monotube gas shocks at about the same price as the Reactecs. Any comments on these options?

Steve

[Stephen P.]

Re: C2 shock absorbers

I've had the Monroe Sensatrac shocks on my 65 coupe for several months. They bounce a lot. I'll replace them when the budget allows.

[John H.]

Re: C2 shock absorbers

Steve -

I have KYB Gas-A-Just shocks on my '67 (#KG5501 rears, #KG4514 fronts), and I'm very happy with them - firm ride control, good rebound damping, but they don't shake your teeth out like "race" shocks. Tried Delcos, but they had poor damping and felt "mushy" - the Delco replacements are a compromise for boulevard ride and have poor ride control.