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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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What are the best riding rear shocks for a c3 that wont effect ride height ?
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I didn't measure the difference in the rear but Bilstein Front Sport Shocks increased my ride height in the front by 1/8". I know this because I though the shocks had raised my front end an inch or so, it turns out that one of the front springs wasn’t seated correctly at the top. Since I had the shocks out while fixing the spring seating problem I measured the ride height (the Z dimension) with the shocks out and then with them in.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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I like my KYB's. No change in ride height.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 03:01 AM
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I agree KYB makes a great adjustable shock in many variations.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Thanks my first choice was going to be kyb guess im on the right track.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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I put kyb's on aswell.. like the ride
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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I installed a set of Bilstein Sports on all 4 corners with no change in ride height....and the handling WOW!!! Really Fine!!
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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Edelbrocks, whole new car....and their powder coated,not painted..
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Edelbrock!
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I put KYB on mine........ rides great
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