Best Replacement Shocks?
Melting Slicks
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From: Warrington PA
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I have had Monroe (all 4 leaked in 2 years), and KYB. I have Bilstein Sport in my vette (all performance) and Bilstein HD in my SUV. My vette handles awesome, but has a very firm ride. My SUV had stock Ford shocks and Monroe shocks, but handles and rides better than ever with the Bilstein HD's. Bilstein's are definitely worth the money. 
Now the PO had Koni's on the 82 when I bought it, or so he said. They also handle great, but I did not feel that much of a difference when I put the Bilstein's on about 3000 miles ago. I must be getting old
Just want it a little bit softer on the bumps....
To the OP.....it really depends on what type of ride you want and the type of driving that you do. If all roads were totally smooth, I would keep my sports, there isn't any body roll going around the curves at all
Melting Slicks
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Just checked CC's catalogue (free shipping right now - code SPRING13) #572367 KYB Gas (Set of 4) $199.95
#572134 Bilstein HD (Set of 4) $299.95
Worth an extra C-note to me.
Last edited by briankeery; Mar 21, 2013 at 08:19 PM.
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I have been happy with this computer-tuned combination. But I am sure the Blistein HDs are a fine product.
http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...y-1963-77.html
http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...ear-Shock.html
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Last edited by Paul L; Mar 21, 2013 at 08:58 PM.
Le Mans Master
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I'm reading online that some people are saying the valving inside the HD and Sports are exactly the same, it's just the sports are meant to be used with lowered ride height. any truth in this?
Melting Slicks
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I would like to know also, as it would be counterproductive to sell the Sports I have and get the HD's if they are the same. I could just get another higher quality gas shock and give them a try....
good find on that, let's hope there is an answer....
Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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First off you guys are great... Taking time with the advice side of something with which I have very little first hand knowledge, sure makes it easier to buy with confidence. I love this forum. Very helpful, guys, thanks.