1969_Mach1 334 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 Anybody use the Scott Drake brand labeled shocks? Are they simply KYB Gas-A-Justs that are relabeled for Scott Drake? They look a little different than the KYB shocks. Are they a high pressure gas shock like the KYB Gas-A-Justs? There is very little info out there for these shocks. Thanks in advance for any info. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-c5zz18124hp/overview/year/1969/make/ford/model/mustang 30 1 1 Richardplosy, Robertoguere, Anna.slinbut and 29 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 don't know about the drake shocks buy why dont you just buy the gas kyb's? 3 Antonioblals, Robertaluch and Garthjat reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 334 Report post Posted November 4, 2016 Actually, I don't want the high pressure KYB Gas-A-Justs. I've used them once on another vehicle in the past and didn't like them. I was hoping these Scott Drake shocks were not as highly pressurized as the KYB's. The shocks currently on the car I purchased back in about 1998 and they are the 3-way adjustable Gabriel Striders. One of them will not adjust for some reason. Even though it ratchets like it's adjusting, it seems to be stuck in the softest setting. Since those are no longer made, I need 4 shocks. There doesn't seem to be many options for lower cost shocks that are still better than an OEM replacement. I have found Koni's street shocks for $65 each at Summit Racing. Those Koni's might be my best choice, I don't know yet. 3 1 Matthewpeene, Antonioblals, Wotreksvfp and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Mach 1 51 Report post Posted November 5, 2016 Bilisteins all the way. I got the on my Mach and I love them. You can order them in street or sport valving.I got sport valving. My car handles great, firm but not bone jarring. I replaced all four of the no name brand shocks that were on my car for 23 yrs. But in all fairness I only drive the car in the summer and on nice sunny days. 1 1 LenduzaVaf and Matthewpeene reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 334 Report post Posted November 5, 2016 Bilstein are nice shocks. I recall when I was a GM technician at least half of their new cars and trucks came with Bilstein shocks. The situation I am in is the car already has 560 lb./in. front coils and 5 leaf 200 lb./in. rear leafs. So I don't want a real high pressure gas shock. I'd go with adjustable Gabriel Striders again if they still made them, but they don't. I have found Koni "Street" shocks, as they pronounce it, for $65.00 each at Summit Racing. They are non adjustable, but, I might go with them. Before I rule out Bilstein shocks, where did you find them? 2 1 CharlesEnase, randallol2 and oxanafedorovna reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Mach 1 51 Report post Posted November 7, 2016 I bought them from Shawn at Street or Track. Give him a shout - he's super helpful. 1 1 1 2 RoMaNEi, Matthewpeene, LenduzaVaf and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted November 7, 2016 Anyone have part numbers for the Bilsteins? I looked at their site and they search didn't return anything for big block cars 1 1 1 Siburthuts, Anna.slinbut and CharlesEnase reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 272 Report post Posted November 7, 2016 The rear shock is the same for Street or Sport full number is RCD-55-RO56. Fronts are Street RCD-55-RO57 and Sport is RCD-55-RO83-1. From some notes I made awhile back and should be verified. Brian 3 1 CharlesEnase, VincentHab, Raven R code and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 Brian, what would you recommend for fronts with the big block (street or sport)? Dave 2 1 CharlesEnase, Matthewpeene and randallol2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 272 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 Not a tech expert on suspension or shocks but on my stock set up with the Shelby 1" drop, actually 3/4", 428 motor and manual steering; STREET would be my pick. Brian 1 1 Raven R code and LenduzaVaf reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 Call Shaun at streetortrack.com He'll set you straight on that question and can sell you the properly valved Bilsteins as well. 1 Linda@Praic reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted November 11, 2016 ummm...bilsteins are not $40.00 a piece. heres some driver grade Gabriel shocks for only $18.00 each https://www.summitracing.com/search/year/1970/make/ford/model/mustang?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=shock%20absorbers 1 jewel871 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted November 11, 2016 Bilstein are nice shocks. I recall when I was a GM technician at least half of their new cars and trucks came with Bilstein shocks. The situation I am in is the car already has 560 lb./in. front coils and 5 leaf 200 lb./in. rear leafs. So I don't want a real high pressure gas shock. I'd go with adjustable Gabriel Striders again if they still made them, but they don't. I have found Koni "Street" shocks, as they pronounce it, for $65.00 each at Summit Racing. They are non adjustable, but, I might go with them. Before I rule out Bilstein shocks, where did you find them? I have the Koni Strt's and very happy with them over my monroe's. I got them off amazon for $45 each. dont think you'll be disappointed at all. 1 Matthewpeene reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanky 44 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 I have sport bilstein's and wish I had chosen street. I have 560 lb/in with 2/3 coil cut, a little stiff in front but the rear is fine with my 4.5 reverse eye leafs. 2 1 Antonioblals, Garthjat and Sharon@tuh reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Ordered adjustable KONIS for my s code. I have them on my 70 R/T Dodge charger and they work really well. 1 Sharon@tuh reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted November 15, 2016 Koni Classics on my ride...they feel nice 1 1 dorotheatk11 and novikkromherg6688 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted November 15, 2016 Same here: Koni Classics. They've been on the car for 10 years or so and I love the feel! G 2 1 Garthjat, LenduzaVaf and Tommiepax reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 504 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 I just installed the Koni STR T front shocks on my 69 Coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 ummm...bilsteins are not $40.00 a piece. heres some driver grade Gabriel shocks for only $18.00 each https://www.summitracing.com/search/year/1970/make/ford/model/mustang?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=shock%20absorbers Exactly. And that is a good thing. You get what you pay for. KYBs are shocks that will do on any car, but isn't great for any car. I cannot think of any situation where you would want to put $40 shocks on your car, especially on your pride and joy. 2 Anna.slinbut and SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 334 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 Exactly. And that is a good thing. You get what you pay for. KYBs are shocks that will do on any car, but isn't great for any car. I cannot think of any situation where you would want to put $40 shocks on your car, especially on your pride and joy. Depends on how the car is used and your budget. In many cases $40 per shock is okay. 1 1 dorotheatk11 and Anna.slinbut reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 Sure, guess it's ok for a groceries getter, but for a car that is my hobby and I enjoy to drive, I would not use a generic shock like the KYB. It was in that context I made the comment, as an enthusiast car. 2 Robertoguere and Linda@Praic reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanky 44 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 I have to agree with fvike: I had kyb gas a justs and they were really stiff for a street car, but if you have sloppy springs maybe they help adjust for that. But it's better to let the spring do the work. I think with a reasonable spring setup the bilstein street or sports are optimal. BTW I have a good set of kyb front gas a just for sale BO :) Idk about everyone here but my experience with cheap shocks is that they wear out unevenly side to side and don't last very long. I learned this after buying cheap shocks for various makes/models and being disappointed. The bushings in alot of them now are trash. Don't buy summit brand shocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 Curious....what were the original color of shocks from the factory? Orange in front and black in back? 1 Anna.slinbut reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 Curious....what were the original color of shocks from the factory? Orange in front and black in back? black 1 Sharon@tuh reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
