Which Shocks for my 64 SDV are MOST like Originals?

[Norman Silverman]

I am considering replacing the shocks in my 64 SDV. They're not terrible, but are a little too wishy-washy. I want to replace them with shocks that most closely approximate the original damping rate so that the original ride feel is not changed.

I am NOT after "handling" or anything that will firm up the ride -just as smooth a ride as was intended by our cars' manufacturer.

So, who likes what for this?

Thanks

Norm

[Jason Edge]

I have been running and selling the Gabriel Gas Cushioned shocks as a good new replacement for at least 20 years now!  The front shock is 82109, and the rears are 82125.   They give excellent "shock absorption and dampening". The will of course not do anything to fix the support, or non-support rather, of 60+ year old coil springs. The only issue with he Gabriel shocks has been that the upper stud on the rears are a bit short to get both rubber bushing on, and you have to cut one thick bushing in halve, or find thinner bushings. I simply cut them in half. The set that are on my car now, again have been there I'm guessing 20 years. If I had driven the car harder or put more miles I might swap them out, but for now they  work great. 

I do keep a few sets on hand and sell these for $35 each to non-members, or $25 to Chapter Members.
You can also find them at various places online, but have not searched recently. If interested in a set email me. 

There are probably other good gas cushioned shock substituted but I have no experience with other brands.  Jason.

[Dennis P. DiBari]

These Gabriel Gas shocks are excellent!  A great recommendation.

Dennis DiBari

[Norman Silverman]

Thanks, Dennis

[Norman Silverman]

Thanks, Jason. I will contact you privately

Norm