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68AMXJoe 
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 Topic: 68 AMX Front SupensionPosted: Jun/09/2023 at 1:09pm |
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Just had my front end rebuilt and aligned. Really never had it out to test drive before that. It seems really stiff in the front. It does track well but when I hit a bump it seems pretty solid. Can any one else tell me if that is normal? 390 automatic car new KYB shocks also.
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ramblinrev
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 1:12pm |
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So, don't overinflate the tires....AMC recommended something like 24 psi back in the day. I put 28 in mine. Also, did you use polyurethane bushings? Those will make it feel a bit more harsh. |
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 1:18pm |
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Some folks have reported harsh ride quality with KYB's. Not sure exactly which model of KYB. Poly will also add to harshness.
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 1:43pm |
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i had kyb gas-a-just shocks on the sc and it drove exactly as you described.
sold them and replaced w/kyb excel-g, more of an oem shock and it was a much better ride.
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68AMXJoe
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 3:28pm |
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Sounds like I need to check the shocks I have. Thanks All !!!
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PHAT69AMX
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69AMXJoe - What front coil springs are in it? What did the car come with as stock equipment? What has been changed? Aluminum Intake, Alum heads, headers, A/C Car, A/C Removed ?
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 9:36pm |
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Stiff as compared to what other cars?
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 10:25pm |
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I have a go pack car and had KYB gas shocks on it decades ago when I drove it. I also had the Larry Mitchell sway bars, and it was slightly lowered- about an inch. I thought it was awesome. Yes, not a smooth cushy ride, but if you want that, pick up a 2000 Crown Victoria LOL
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amx007
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Posted: Jun/10/2023 at 7:50am |
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All here that bought a new amx or very low mileage one back in the day, know it road smooth and handled like a dream , even with speedo pegged! Stock is the wsy to go no poly I rebuilt 69 with poly stuff as a race car but it is that way
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