I was really dissapointed in my 60 foot times the last few outings at the track. I took one of my rear shocks loose only to find that it completely compresses on its own! I'm looking for something that I can get local and decently cheap to remedy this problem. I've heard recommendations for the Heavy Duty truck shocks I'm assuming they're stiffer and this will help me put more force on the tires. If I can't find anything else I'll probably go with Gabriels from Auto Zone or buy a set from the Junkyard (YIKES!). Thanks in advance everyone.

 

I'm cutting 1.6x's on cheap azz monroe sensajunks. I've got all aftermarket rear suspension though.....

 

depends on your choice of suspension hook style.. but for a soft shock, the cheapie red ryders from autozone... for a cheap "50/50" shock, the gas charged Monroe's work well.

 

I'll probably go with the gas charged Monroes, I have the cheapie red shocks in there now that's what blew out on me. Thanks for the fast replies guys.

 

kybs are cheap and stiff...cant be too much more then the monroes?

 

The KYB's are a bit stiffer than the Monroe's and if you're running a factory type tq arm(not a shorter version) too stiff of a shock can hurt straight line traction.
- The shorter tq arms' react faster, thus usually require a stiffer shock/shock setting(if adjustable) to keep from having the rear re-bound after initial hook. Longer tq arm(such as the factory) don't react as fast, thus too stiff of shock will slow reaction more, thus not plant the rear.

This plus other variables are what makes adjustable shocks so nice. Double adjustable go yet the next step allowing you to control extension and compression seperately, thus giving you infinite tuning for perfecting any application.