Gas Shocks 70-72

[lyndon sharpton]

Now that I have the new tires, I am thinking about the shocks now. the shocks that are on the car are just the old style AC Delco. what would be the best gas shock? you guys like the gas shocks from AC Delco?

[Patrick H.]

Re: Gas Shocks 70-72

Do you want stock appearing, or does appearance not matter much to you?
Is this for pleasure driving, or will you be autocrossing?

I put Edelbrock IAS shocks on my wife's Cutlass convertible 2 years ago. They made a HUGE difference in both ride and handling compared to the previous Konis that were on that car. I had previously rebuilt the whole front suspension and replaced absolutely everything except the shocks, and was disappointed when that did not make as much difference as I had hoped. The shocks did it. I have yet to try them on a Corvette, but if we keep Dad's 72 I will be tempted to try them on that car.

Patrick

[Jack H.]

Re: Gas Shocks 70-72

I've got Delco gas shocks on my '71 SB and after 50K miles I'm still happy with 'em...

[Dick W.]

Re: Gas Shocks 70-72

Ten years ago stepped up and purchased a set of Bilsteins for Reba's '72 BB. Still very happy with them

[lyndon sharpton]

Re: Gas Shocks 70-72

are the bilsteins the same price as the AC Delcos?

[Dick W.]

Re: Gas Shocks 70-72

I do not know the going market price for either, but my wholesale price is about double for the Bilstein's

[Terry M.]

Re: Gas Shocks 70-72

Try www.shox.com

They have good prices on Bilsteins for other cars, but I have never priced Corvette shocks from them.