I have spax all the way round my '71 BGT V8. The car is also running on 1"
lowered springs and all poly bushes. I personally can't feel a bit of
vibration through the wheel or seat, but I have heard complaints about that.
I personally love the spax. Many people will tell you that the lever
dampers in working condition are fine, but mine were not in such condition.
Anyways...I love the spax and think they are just right for the road on
their softest setting but they are $$$. My dad has Monroe's on the back of
his '74 BGT and he has always felt that they were too stiff. He has also
been afflicted by shock bolts that vibrate loose regardless of Nylon,
Loctite, etc. I haven't been in that car in years so I can't speak to their
stiffness.
I expect that you will get a lot of messages saying stay with the levers if
they work, and I think I agree. For a driver, I would stick with the stock
parts as long as they are serviceable. I don't think that I would rebuild
them though, I think at that point I would put tube shocks in.
My biggest concern with only doing the front or rear at one time would be if
the dampening rates were vastly different; it could introduce some odd
handling characteristics. I would also say that if the bolts are in good
condition (maybe checked/cleaned) that you could install any of the kits in
car without too much trouble.
James Nazarian
----- Original Message -----
From: Mages, Michael <michael.mages@leanintree.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: 22 January, 2003 10:53 AM
Subject: Tube shock conversions?
> Hi,
>
> Someone posted a question the other day about tube shock conversions in
the middle of an e-mail. I was hoping for a whole slew of replies, as I am
considering the same thing, but I think it got buried by other stuff...
>
> I have to do some work on the rear suspension of my 72 B--replacing the
pads, bushings (getting the poly ones; opinions on these are welcome too),
bolts and I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to put in one of the
tube shock conversion kits while I have the rear taken apart. The stock
shocks are still in working order, springs are still provide adequate ride
height, and the car will be used for 90% regular driving. [Monroe vs. Spax
vs. standard, and performance versus $$ spent.]
>
> Also, if doing the conversion, I don't have the $$ handy to do the whole
car at once. Will it be unsafe/unpleasant to drive with converted
suspension on the rear, stock on the front? Any tips on what is the best
all-around configuration?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Michael
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