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Anyone suggest a type of springs and shocks I should buy that would give my Bel Air a smoother ride? Open to aftermarket and not sure if GM replacements would be worth it... for aftermarket might be better. Let me know!
Last edited by ANTHONYV666; 06/13/21 04:04 PM.
Regards, Anthony
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I suggest that a low cost and simple first step is a set of good replacement shocks from maybe Monroe or Gabriel.
Most replacement so called performance springs are actually stiffer.
If you expect that car to ride like a 60’s Cadillac you might need to adjust your expectations.
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If it has gas charged replacement shocks they are very stiff.
The 1953-1954 had farly soft front ends and do not replace the springs IF they are originals.
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New rubber bushings on the front sway bar will also help some.
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My springs are original, shocks are a must and since I’m jumping under there I’m thinking about installing new bushings too. I just want the car to ride smooth and my hubcaps not to fall off when I hit a pothole.
Regards, Anthony
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It will never be as smooth as a modern car but you shouldn't lose hubcaps.
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if hubcaps taking off, check that your rims have the four tits at 90 degree angles.they are designed to retain full size hubcaps. mike mccagh
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