need new shocks
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need new shocks
This is for my '78. The threads all suggest that Bilstein's are the premium shock absorber and I understand that they are the most expensive. But for a daily driver, no racing, just after a good ride quality. Heavy duty OK? Sports too firm? Opinions appreciated!!
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I put four on the 74 and I just love them, when I restored it I put Monroe's on it and after a year noticed the rears were shot but fronts OK.
Bought rears and were so nice I turned around and did the fronts within 2 weeks.
Bought rears and were so nice I turned around and did the fronts within 2 weeks.
Drifting
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From: Fredericksburg Virginia
I am NOT a very informed person on this subject, but my limited understanding is that the type of leaf you are running makes a difference...steel or fiberglass.
That said, the rear of these cars are prone to "jounce" or " bounding" after certain type of bumps. Not usually sharp bumps, but release of recoil after larger compressive events. I've had it happen to my car in a construction area where there are sags in the pavement. The rear end gets 'pogo-ed' up by the rise of a bit of asphalt that hits both rear wheels at the same time.
The better shocks will be able to control this rebound better than the lesser ones.
That said, the rear of these cars are prone to "jounce" or " bounding" after certain type of bumps. Not usually sharp bumps, but release of recoil after larger compressive events. I've had it happen to my car in a construction area where there are sags in the pavement. The rear end gets 'pogo-ed' up by the rise of a bit of asphalt that hits both rear wheels at the same time.
The better shocks will be able to control this rebound better than the lesser ones.
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From: Scottsdale AZ
I just put Monroes on-- pretty much the same as OEM and am very satisfied . . something like $79 apiece with a $50 rebate at NAPA.
Here's a previous thread with alot of good info:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...absorbers.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...st-shocks.html
Been pleased with the Monroes . . .
Here's a previous thread with alot of good info:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...absorbers.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...st-shocks.html
Been pleased with the Monroes . . .
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I wanted a softer , old guy ride , and went with the monroe sensa tracs on my C4, and when I rebuilt the suspension on my C3 I put them on it also. Dont know how long they'll last, but they dont bounce and its a softer ride.