I've always liked the performance of Koni shocks. They are well dampened but never harsh. Any car I've ever owned, if Koni made replacement shocks for it, I installed them.
My Pantera is equipped with steel body, gas charged Konis, Hyperco springs, GT5 spring rates, and the optional spring pre-load adjusters for adjusting ride height. I know this is not the highest performing, highest technology or even close to the most expensive choice, but I feel it makes a suitable modern replacement for the OEM shocks, and the ride leaves me wanting for nothing (as Konis always have).
If I were starting from scratch I'd probably investigate the aluminum body RideTech shocks with external rebound adjusters sold by SACC Restorations. About the same price as the steel body Konis.
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