best replacement shocks
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best replacement shocks
i need to replace the shocks but upon asking for shocks at the auto store i was presented with several options. i have no idea what shocks have what advantages or disadvantages. which shocks do you guys prefer/run for normal comfortable use?
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Bilstein high-pressure gas shock absorbers
on all 4 corners
Rod
From racing and testing in Formula 1, NASCAR, SCCA, Rally, and Off Road to original equipment on BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, MercedesBenz, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles, Bilstein Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers have proven to be the best.
Test proven...good enough for my simple application
on all 4 corners
Rod
From racing and testing in Formula 1, NASCAR, SCCA, Rally, and Off Road to original equipment on BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, MercedesBenz, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles, Bilstein Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers have proven to be the best.
Test proven...good enough for my simple application
Last edited by rydoc; May 2, 2009 at 04:24 PM.
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Most folks seem to be very happy with their Bilstein shocks though some prefer one type over the other. A few years ago I installed a set of Edelbrock IAS shocks in my '80. They "automatically adjust" for varying road conditions. They were not cheap but installing them along with a mono leaf spring in the rear made my '80 feel like a different car and made it much smoother and more enjoyable to drive though it is still definitely a sports car. I believe the shocks I replaced were your garden variety Monroes or something similar. It pays to look at your options because I found shocks do make a big difference in the ride.
Though not as widely used as Bilsteins and some others, those that have the Edelbrock IAS shocks seem to like them from what I have read on other posts. In any case it always gets down to what any single individual wants their ride to feel like. Hopefully other posters will not only tell you WHAT they run, but WHY they chose them as well.
Though not as widely used as Bilsteins and some others, those that have the Edelbrock IAS shocks seem to like them from what I have read on other posts. In any case it always gets down to what any single individual wants their ride to feel like. Hopefully other posters will not only tell you WHAT they run, but WHY they chose them as well.
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Most folks seem to be very happy with their Bilstein shocks though some prefer one type over the other. A few years ago I installed a set of Edelbrock IAS shocks in my '80. They "automatically adjust" for varying road conditions. They were not cheap but installing them along with a mono leaf spring in the rear made my '80 feel like a different car and made it much smoother and more enjoyable to drive though it is still definitely a sports car.
I've tried quite a few different types, and I am currently running the Edelbock IAS's too. I have found that they provide good handling along with a fairly smooth ride for cruising. I purchased these after doing some reasearch on their valve and finding the patent. The valve (maybe the whole shock) was developed by an off-road racing company and their patent seamed like a really good idea.
Edlebrock could definitely do a better job of promoting these shocks. If you read their adds or catelog it sounds like typical marketing hype. I guess they don't see the value in actually explaining the design very well.
