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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Old Shocks Pass side travel....1/4"
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New $16 Napa shocks(temporary)...Priceless!
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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Old Shocks Pass side travel....1/4"
Drivers side travel..0"



New $16 Napa shocks(temporary)...Priceless!
How's the ride? Hard, soft, or inbetween?
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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After driving it with these shocks I may be leaving them in.The ride is firm but doesn't rattle your fillings.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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I love the KYB-G2's...a low pressure alternative to high pressure shocks. They deliver a plush ride.
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I just picked up a set of AC Delco's, I'll install this weekend and report back how they are. I'm taking off my fairly new Bilstein HS's because the ride is too soft for me.
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Originally Posted by John Ulrich
I love the KYB-G2's...a low pressure alternative to high pressure shocks. They deliver a plush ride.
JU
There were KYB gas adjusts in there.The fronts were completely shot,the rears were ok but too stiff.Felt like I was riding on Rocks.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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I just picked up a set of AC Delco's, I'll install this weekend and report back how they are. I'm taking off my fairly new Bilstein HS's because the ride is too soft for me.

the Bilstein shocks were too soft ??? Wow, I've never heard this before - many are concerned they're too stiff...
I have the HD's as well and like them. If the AC Delcos are stiffer please let me/us know
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I love the KYB-G2's...a low pressure alternative to high pressure shocks. They deliver a plush ride.
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I agree, I just put the same on and love them!
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I just picked up a set of AC Delco's, I'll install this weekend and report back how they are. I'm taking off my fairly new Bilstein HS's because the ride is too soft for me.
I swapped out the Bilsteins for AC Delcos and love the way they perform, the bounce and softness of the Bilsteins is gone! The Delcos have the perfect ride and feel, I am VERY happy with the change.
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