Shocks: looking for Blistein quality at KYB price.

RustyRatRod said

Yeah, but how many people TRULY NEED a .920 of larger bar?

And I want to clarify and say this. I don't discount anyone's advice here. Lord knows there are people here who have way more knowledge than I do on the subject. I appreciate ALL advice. However, one size don't fit all and not everybody needs 600 buck and up shocks, especially for a street cruiser. What did Chrysler use in the 61 NASCAR race where the Valiants kicked so much butt? did they even HAVE 1" torsion bars in 1961? I'd love to know the details.

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to which i'll ask how many truly need more than 400hp?

it's about want. it's about a desired outcome. it's also a function of: i need to upgrade this, what are you running? oh, that sounds trick and i can just order it off the web!

but i 1000% agree, it is most definitely not one size fits all and the vast majority of people don't need big *** bars, it's just what everybody else is running (or what's available at a reasonable price). and you don't need $600 shocks for stock bars, but they certainly ride wonderfully.

i don't know what ma mopar was using back in 61, but i'd bet dollars to donuts they were some kind of uprated bar. i'd love to know the set up on those cars.