Sea sick electra

**aaron** · 04-11-2013, 02:37 AM

Hi Trying to fix front end float in my 74 Electra I have replaced front shocks with new Monroe units new sway bar bushes etc can any one recommend Heavy duty shocks ? The Monroe units can not seem to handle the big girl I am starting to get seasick any ideas welcome Thanks

**easyellis** · 07-04-2013, 08:19 AM

I have a 66 Electra and I'm looking at putting Bilsteins or some Ride Tech Q series on mine. They are a higher in price than monroe, but I believe the build quality is better.

**stage3matt** · 07-08-2013, 05:49 PM

Koni gas adjust, handle great, easy on the wallet, summitt or jegs

**telriv** · 07-08-2013, 06:36 PM

I believe that stage3matt means KYB gas-a-just, not Koni as they are not resonably priced, but a very GOOD shock along with the Bilsteins.

Tom T.

**stage3matt** · 07-09-2013, 03:05 AM

yes your correct KYB, I WAS MISTAKEN by thinking about my drag koni's ,10/90s, but I HAVE GONE SUPER TRICK !! QA1 COIL OVERS!! .....PRO TOURING

**easyellis** · 07-09-2013, 08:27 PM

I checked with KONI and they do not have shocks available for my 66 Electra. No one that I know has used KYB, how good are they compared to Gabriel or Monroe? Or, are they considered to be in another category up there with Koni and the Bilsteins?

**easyellis** · 07-09-2013, 08:33 PM

The price of the KYBs is very good, anyone has personal experience with them on a larger vehicle? Again, there is no application for my 66.

**stage3matt** · 07-09-2013, 09:19 PM

you guys own boats, what do you expect , a comfy buick ride and lambo handling? it is not gonna happen, unless you can afford the big dog stuff , u r gonna have to go custom ,...HEIDTS ...WAUCONDA ,IL if they don't have it they will make , best break out the plastic tho

**65specialconvert** · 07-10-2013, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by easyellis

The price of the KYBs is very good, anyone has personal experience with them on a larger vehicle? Again, there is no application for my 66.

...here they are for the rear http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ky...ctra/year/1966

**easyellis** · 07-10-2013, 03:14 PM

Checked every company that was mentioned here except the high-dollar shocks for our Lambo-Boats. Summit has listings for Bilstein and Ridetec (front only) , they also have listings for (front-only) KYB gas-adjust. So, wanting to have a matched set all the way around, back to my original post...I ordered a set of Monroe Sensatracs for $100.00 plus shipping. I will pair this with new coil springs from Moog and the ride will be better than original!