Good shocks for a \'68 Galaxie?

One of the bushings on one of my front shocks disintegrated the other day. It started making a rattling noise, so I had a look at it and the bushing is gone on the one side, the other looks like hell. The shocks look pretty darned old, so I figure new shocks are in order.

What is a good shock for a '68 Galaxie. Any pros and cons to different brands or models? I'll take whatever suggestions you have. I'll probably be replacing them in a few days.

Also, any tips or tricks as to doing the job are welcome. I've never done it before, so is there anything to look out for, or anything that may make the job a little easier? Anything else I should look at or replace while I'm at it?

I just thru monroe's on all 4 corners - ain't the best shock out but work well.As for installing them just jack the front up some,unbolt the top then the bottom and it should drop out thru the bottom - very simple install.O ya on the top you may need to hold the shock piston to get the nut off.
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Tokico might offer some that fit.

I bought a pair of Monroe Sensa-Trak shocks today. Gonna install them tomorrow. I've heard good things about the Sensa-Trak shocks, so it sounds like I'll be happy with them. They were about twice as much as the basic shocks, but also have a lifetime warranty (who's lifetime, I wonder). Wonder if it was worth it... No matter which way you slice it the car will handle better.

I'm thinking I should have gotten a pair for the rear too... I have air shocks in the back, but I think they leak a little as every couple weeks I have to add air (they are maybe 7 years old, my uncle had them put on when he drove the car). Also, the ass-end of the car seems a bit loose ever since I got those polyurethane sway bar bushings up front, maybe new shocks would help?

Most people seem to not like air shocks... Why is that?

I just replace the shocks, and it was a cinch. Wow, I never thought my car could handle so well! Two tons of car and the thing handles like a dream! I also noticed that it stops quicker too! I can hit the brakes much harder before they lock! I always wondered why the brakes on my '68 weren't as good as those on my '67. I guess the shocks had a lot to do with it.

The old shocks were totally shot. I definitely need to get new shocks for the rear too. I'd like to replace the springs too and just get it all done, but I definitely don't have the money for that. The rear is so loose, and the front is glued to the road. I just pulled in my driveway and the front leveled right out and the back kept bouncing a bit. Ugh! I was cutting corners real sharp and quick like and the back tires kept chirping, and they squeeled around tight higher speed turns. I'm thrilled.

So how hard is it to do the rear shocks? I looked under there briefly and it looks a little tight back there between the springs, gas tank, axle, and exhaust. How do I go about replacing the rear shocks? Hopefully I'll do that next week.

I'm just gonna get the Monroe SensaTraks to match what I got up front, but I'm still curious as to why people think air shocks are so bad? Is it because they are all like mine, so weak and have awful handling?