Official Shock Thread - Front and Rear

So there’s a lot of information floating around on the forum regarding stock replacement/performance shocks and being new to the forum, thought it would be nice to have a go-to shocks thread where members could list what works, possibly what they use currently. Let’s start with this format, I will go first. Members can also chime in to make corrections if needed.

Brand / Model
Orientation
Part Number
Adjustable?
Modifications if Applicable


KYB Gas-a-just
Front
KG4517
No
N/A

KYB Gas-a-just
Rear
KG5447
No
N/A

KYB Excel G
Front
343146
No
N/A

KYB Excel G
Rear
343136
No
N/A

VariShock
Front
VAS 14267-425/VAS 14067-425/VAS 14167-425
Yes/No
N/A

Koni STR.T
Front
8250 1030
No
N/A

Koni Classic
Front
82-1388SP3
Yes
N/A

Ridetech HQ
Front
22139852
Yes
N/A

QA1 Adjustable Stocker Star
Front
TS401
Yes
N/A

QA1 Stocker Star
Front
TN401
No
N/A

Viking Double Adjustable
Front
VB213
Yes
N/A

Hotchkis Tuned 1.5 Street
Front
70020017
No
N/A

Hotchkis Tuned 1.5 Adjustable Performance
Front
70030017
Yes
N/A

Gabriel Gas Ryder LT (VST)
Rear
G63491
No
N/A

Scott Drake Performance
Front
C5ZZ-18124-HP
No
N/A

Bilstein Street
Front
55-R057
No
N/A

Discontinued Koni Adjustable Rear
80-2235 (per dyent) or 80E-2085 (per 71Mavrk)
You will have to find these NOS or used.

Cheers.

 

Thanks for taking the time to post this, I am sure this will help a lot of members!
David

 

I always appreciated threads like these in the past.

 

I have non-adjustable KYB, Excel G 343146 - Front; 313136 Rear -- Installed 2013, have about 7-8000 miles, no issues, seem to work well.

 

How would you consider the ride mojo?

 

The ride is well controlled, not harsh but firm. Considering the price I say they are good buy. My car see's a lot of different driving scenarios considering roads in this part of the country range from smooth to washboard condition.
The car is a highway/street cruiser; I think I would get a better if I didn't have the HD rear springs.

 

Viking info is wrong based off of their product catalog. Please disregard.

 

I think these are the correct Viking shocks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Viking-Smo...h=item4d4dbd73cd:g:b8cAAOSw1iNa1hTC:rk:7:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Viking-Crusader-Front-Shocks-1970-77-Maverick-64-70-Mustang-Cougar-71-77-Comet/131874991866?fits=Model:Mustang&hash=item1eb45caefa:g:gOoAAOSw6TRaxoLD:rk:6f:0
David