Street Stock Shock List

[Forcus]

I didn't see a comprehensive list.... and confusion on rear shocks:

Front
Bilstein / 213AK2072 / $64.99 (Linear with Split Reb / Comp)
Carrera / 2552858J / $49.99 (Extra Heavy 8 Valving)
Pro / 582SS100 / $54.99 (Non Adjustable)
Pro / 582SS100A / $62.99 (Adjustable)
AFCO / 1061020 / $69.99 (7/7 Extra Heavy Valving)
AFCO / 1061021 / $69.99 (6/6 Heavy Valving)

Carrera - 9.17 Comp / 13.92 Ext
PRO - 8.5 Comp / 13.1 Ext
AFCO - 9.375 Comp / 13.375 Ext

Rear
Bilstein / ???????? / $????
Carrera / 2552985 / $49.99 (Heavy 5 Valving)
Pro / 582SS200 / $54.99 (Non Adjustable)
Pro / 582SS200A / $62.99 (Adjustable)
AFCO / 1061043 / $69.99 (5/5 Heavy Valving)

Carrera - 12.00 Comp / 20.00 Ext
Pro - 12.85 Comp / 21.69 Ext
AFCO - 13.00 Comp / 21.50 Ext

All prices per Speedway Motors, 7/10/09.

Question - What shock length would work best for est. 1" drop on front and 0-1" drop on rear (925 lb/in springs front / 225 lb/in). I searched and saw statements to the effect that 20" of extension in the rear may not be enough without a stud extender of at least an inch.

[mrltd]

It all varies, best thing to do is measure. Stock length should be fine with a 1" drop, since the stock length only gives about an inch of extension.

[Forcus]

It all varies, best thing to do is measure. Stock length should be fine with a 1" drop, since the stock length only gives about an inch of extension.

Yeah I was hoping there was an easy button on this since I was planning on ordering the springs and shocks at the same time. I did read your thread on your rear shocks being too short so I think I'll just order the springs (since that is set) and report back.

[Forcus]

Are these the correct Bilstein rears?

213AK1054

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bilstein-Street-Stock-Rear-Shocks-1973-83-Chevelle-1973-88-Monte-Carlo-Regal-1970-81-Camaro,7240.html

Extended - 20.47
Compressed - 12.68

I am trying to get this information complete so someone searching doesn't have to spend hours looking. Or maybe added to the sticky.

[mrltd]

Not sure, I don't know of anyone using bilstiens.

Bilstien makes direct replacements for panthers though, so I'd just order them for the correct application. (or the 98-02 application)