J's69Mach1 17 Report post Posted October 9, 2015 I have front edelbrock ias shocks and new rear monroe cheaper shocks. Front feels good but rear is real bumpy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 kyb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fordguy69 24 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 kyb KYB here too. I have used them for years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 I hate to go against the grain but I've used KYB's only once on a 4WD Ford Ranger long bed pick up. They were the white high pressure KYB shocks. The rest of the suspension was stock. It rode far too rough with the KYB's. Never again. Every crack in the rode was transmitted into the cab. I've also heard and seen one case where shock mounts broke because they are so stiff. I purchased the Gabriel Adjustable E shocks on my Mach 1 so long ago they are no longer made. I don't know what low or mid range shocks are good for these Mustangs today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 Koni Classic. Expensive, but worth every penny. I put them on the car over 10 years ago and never wish to go back. I love the way the car stays flat (doesn't bank) in turns with these shocks. I am still running stock suspension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 KYB but will be switching to Koni adjustable when the car goes back together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 i had the koni classics all around for a year (sold to a member on here...), then tried the calvert adjustables in the back (for about a week, then switched to Varishock quicksets on all four corners (on the car for about a year now). It's a nice option if you need to change profiles easily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 KYB's but thinking of going koni this year. I was sent a can of husqvarna orange paint for my tractor....seems that it may be the same orange or pretty close to the same orange that came on the original shocks. Can anyone confirm? Then NPD sells original Koni decals if you really want to go crazy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 Bilstein Shocks all the way around. Got them with the front CO set up from SoT and matching rears. Could not be happier with the ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgkurz 52 Report post Posted October 10, 2015 Maier Racing Bilstein's in the front and Viking double adjustables in the rear. I don't have any other Mustangs to give me perspective but the combo seems to work quite well.I have a used set of KYB Gasadjust fronts, Koni orange front adjustable in box with very low use, and used Rancho rear adjustables also with low use if anyone is interested. Just PM me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 173 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 I have KYB gasadjust, and I am very happy with the ride. It feels noticeably stiffer, and very stable - to me it feels like just the right balance for this car. I put some higher-end monroes on the front end of our 71, and I didn't care at all for those. Given the chance, I would do KYB again. The cost is reasonable, and well worth the difference in price over the mass-market crap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 I've had 4 types on my car over the years and my car is just a cruiser: Stock: prior to any suspension upgrades, was ok KYB Gas-A-Just: Put this on with all new steering and suspension. Handled well but was rough on bumps GR2: Too soft, felt stockish and bouncy Bilstein: Added with front coilovers and also on the rear. A perfect ride. I couldn't be happier. Soft when it needs to absorb bumps and firm in the turns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 My shock experience is about the same as the rest of you guys. Stock/low end shocks are to mushy. The KYB's are much better for handleing/performance but I wouldn't recommend for anything else. I thought Bilstein did not make a shock for the stock 69 Mustang ? rangerdoc what ' series ' or part number did you select ? Front and Rear ? Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 QA1, front and rear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 QA1 front and rear. It feels fantastic, sitting in the shop, undriveable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 My shock experience is about the same as the rest of you guys. Stock/low end shocks are to mushy. The KYB's are much better for handleing/performance but I wouldn't recommend for anything else. I thought Bilstein did not make a shock for the stock 69 Mustang ? rangerdoc what ' series ' or part number did you select ? Front and Rear ? Brian They are specifically tuned to the coilover system by Shaun and his guys at StreetorTrack for the application you want (race, sport or street). I chose street. http://www.streetortrack.com/Street-or-Track-Front-Coilover-System-pr-24491.html You can also choose the application for the rear. http://www.streetortrack.com/Shock-Absorbers-c-466.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 And if you really want to go all out, add their floating 9" rear end and the rear 3-link system! Look around their website, lots of fun stuff to spend money on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 OK Great. The ' by year ' works for me. Stock suspensions on the 65 GT and the same for the 69 so it looks like ' STREET ' for $342. I think the KYB's were around $230. What I do like about the KYB's is the flatness of ride under sharp acceleration and moderate cornering. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted October 16, 2015 i bought a set of Koni Strt for the back of the car first. very happy with them compared to the monre blue shocks. I just ordered the set for the front. Not sure how they compare to Koni reds but for $200 for 4, its a good middle range investment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 i bought a set of Koni Strt for the back of the car first. very happy with them compared to the monre blue shocks. I just ordered the set for the front. Not sure how they compare to Koni reds but for $200 for 4, its a good middle range investment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 173 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 So just this week I was investigating the "rattly front end" on our 71 and found out that the "higher end monroe" shocks I mention above were completely "blown out" after only 2 years and probably less than 5K miles. they had evidence of major leakage on both and one side lacked any resistance at all. Man - the commercial stuff is truly useless, and shockingly badly made. It's another set of KYB gas-adjusts for that car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schweigert 13 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 I have the grab-a-track - pretty firm. I dont have anything to compare them to as i put them on right when i got the car. the new bushings dried up within 1 year of just sitting!sounds like KYB is the way to go? I do want to lower it but i hear its not recommended Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
