What shocks to run on a 69 Z

[Motorhead848]

What shocks are people running on a pretty stock resto of a 69 Z? I’m using the factory springs and will probably paint them grey to give it the factory look. But this car is going to be driven and not a trailer queen. Some input would be great.

[MosportGreen66]

KYB gas shocks. Best bang for the buck.

[Salvatore]

X2

[NorCam]

X3

I have a set on my 68 and the ride is Excellent. Summit Racing has them.

[Crush]

Originally Posted by MosportGreen66

KYB gas shocks. Best bang for the buck.

Any specific model?

[MosportGreen66]

Originally Posted by Crush

Any specific model?

Front/Rear Gas-a-Just Shock. Make sure you get the right part # for multi-lead spring or mono-leaf spring. The part # is now shared with other makes/models. I would call a tech line to confirm before ordering.

If you want to take this a step further... I would paint the shocks white and hop on ebay and grab a decal kit to dress them up as Hurst shocks.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HURST-GABRI...BaH0-q&vxp=mtr

Or... you could always paint them shock absorber grey (LI Corvette Supply has a good rattle can paint) and apply the decal for the shock ID from Heartbeat City or Ground Up Restoration and you can have yourself a stock appearing shock if Day2 isn't your taste.

Dan

[Crush]

Awesome, I trust they will make my B.B. nova ride and steer better?

[MosportGreen66]

Originally Posted by crush

awesome, i trust they will make my b.b. Nova ride and steer better?

100%

[Crush]

Originally Posted by MosportGreen66

100%

I’m totally hijacking this thread, but what tires do you recommend? Again sorry for hijacking

[MosportGreen66]

Originally Posted by Crush

I’m totally hijacking this thread, but what tires do you recommend? Again sorry for hijacking

I just put a set of those Coker Tire 'bias ply' looking radial on our '70 LS6 this summer. Really a great tire that looks like a bias ply but performs like a radial [because it is]. We're likely going to install a set on our '70 LT1 Corvette soon too. Cool tire for drivers.

Dan