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Oct 11, 2007 | 02:08 PM

#21

texbeasr3

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Monroe Sens-a-trac from O'reilly $25/per.
I rebuilt front and rear suspension, and these shocks provide a good ride.

Oct 11, 2007 | 02:18 PM

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ptroxx

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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.

I think im going summit. kyb gas a justs for 160 shipped.

Oct 11, 2007 | 08:13 PM

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ptroxx

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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.

SO what about the KYB's for 160.. Good choice??

Oct 11, 2007 | 08:50 PM

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VetteThunder1

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I am using QA-1 coil-overs.

Oct 11, 2007 | 10:04 PM

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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.

Those look nice but a little too much for me.

Oct 11, 2007 | 10:12 PM

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vettehed

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the "partsladi" on *bay sells a stock set of ac/delco shocks for $94

Oct 12, 2007 | 07:13 AM

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tjhuyser

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Walking in the garage and findong a hot blonde naked on my hood eould be a shock....oh, wrong shock sorry....

Oct 12, 2007 | 07:38 AM

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Durango_Boy

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Originally Posted by tjhuyser

Walking in the garage and findong a hot blonde naked on my hood eould be a shock....oh, wrong shock sorry....

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Oct 12, 2007 | 08:58 AM

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guitarcrazy02

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Originally Posted by VetteThunder1

I am using QA-1 coil-overs.

Well, who wouldn't want that?

Oct 12, 2007 | 09:20 AM

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Bilstein sports all the way... If you like feeling like your glued to the road!

Oct 12, 2007 | 11:02 AM

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ptroxx

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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.

Ok i just ordered a set of KYB gas a justs...149.00

Oct 12, 2007 | 12:45 PM

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Glassbowtie77

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Originally Posted by paul67

These are very good shocks at a decent price.

http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...748B22DA208CB8

You can pick a set of them up on Ebay from a reputable seller for $99.00 plus shipping.

Oct 12, 2007 | 01:45 PM

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Oct 12, 2007 | 01:56 PM

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ptroxx

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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.

OK well i went with the KYB gas a just's... I almost got the Delcos but went with the KYB's .....

Thanks everyone for the help.

Oct 13, 2007 | 10:59 PM

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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.

OK well I get my shocks on tue. Today i went and soaked my shock bolts. But everything was free nothing was rusted or frozen...Should be a easy change,.... Will be my first time doing shocks.
Wish me luck.

Oct 14, 2007 | 09:23 AM

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84rzv500r

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Delco gas shocks, about $130.00 for a set of 4 IIRC.

Oct 14, 2007 | 09:39 AM

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Durango_Boy

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Originally Posted by ptroxx

It's actually very easy, and the worst part for the front shocks is getting that top shaft nut off without the shaft spinning. If it does, the top of the shaft should have two flat edges so you can get a vise grips on them to hold the shaft while you turn the nut off.

Oct 14, 2007 | 09:52 AM

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Jeffery73

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I've got 15+ year old Midas shocks on mine. The last owner had them put on. The ride is still pretty good so I'm not planning to change them any time soon.

Oct 14, 2007 | 11:27 AM

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Rhino68

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I have QA1 double adjustable shocks but they are not coil overs like the member above has. I believe that they were about $350 per shock so I don't think they are what you want.