Aestey

I have a 63 small block and want to replace the stock (sagging) springs with 460's (F41). I understand the handling will be better with the 460's but am concerned about a harsher ride. I don't want to sacrifice much in ride quality. For those that have made this switch was there much of a difference in ride quality? thanks.

magicv8

To keep the ride quality comparable, I had to install a new set of standard gas pressure shocks at both ends of the car. High performance shocks or old shocks will make city streets uncomfortable.

Scott Marzahl

You will want something like Bilstein HD shocks or cheaper KYB GR2 shocks to go with the higher spring rate.

magicv8

Actually, for a "comfortable" ride, I found that the reverse is true, and plain vanilla Monroe shocks softened the potholes when I removed the KYBs.

65 vette dude

I bought KYB GR2 and couldn't stand them. Very stiff ride IMO. Unless you plan on road racing, I would get the small block 9 leaf spring from Eaton, and get the Monroe, Gabriel Ultras, or Delco Advantage shocks. I have the Delco gas shocks , and they are a little stiffer than than the base Monroe, but they are acceptable IMO. By the way, last I heard, Gabriel makes Delco shocks. You wil pay a lot more for Delco, than you would if you walked into AutoZone and bought the Gabriel Ultras..

Aestey

I have already replaced the rear leaf with a 330# monospring and Delco Professional gas shocks all around. It has been a nice upgrade, but need to replace the saggy front coils. I would like to go with 460's but the tech at Corv Central says the 460's will make for a considerably firmer ride, which I would like to avoid. Are the 460's really going to be that much harsher? Thx.

mashinter

Chevy learned with the C4 ('84 Z51) that objectionable ride comes mostly from a too stiff rear spring.

bluester

KYB's on the rear of my 67 sb made it pogo over bumps, enought to drive you nuts. The black Gabriel gas shocks were much better. But, thats all relative. Why do C2's ride so horrible over uneven pavement in general? I've had three different brands of shocks on mine, the Gabriels are the best, but compared to other cars of a similar weight, newer Mustangs, my old Toyota Solara, My C5 it's terrible. Any thoughts ? Roadster Frame flex? Stock springs still too stiff?