Reply to "4 Original '74 Pantera Shocks Includes 4 Coil Springs"

I agree with Doug- original Konis were fine shocks for the '80s but are outdated. The stamped 'part number' includes a date code. Mine were stamped 1981 so were not original on our '72 (bought used). New high-pressure-gas Konis are smaller, about 6 lbs/shock lighter, use cheaper, smaller springs and can be mounted upside-down for convenience in setting the spring height for corner weighting. No contest against my 'originals'. My cheaper version has only compression damping but a more expensive model has dual adjustable damping and top-of-line version also has an aluminum body (3/4-lb/shock lighter than steel). Most guys set the damping & corner weights once and never touch the things again.