Best Replacement Shocks?
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Drifting
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From: Port Huron MI
Best Replacement Shocks?
I'm trapped in the "while I'm there doing it" phase under my 1975 driver. So I'm thinking, while I'm redoing the breaks I might as well do shocks too.
It's not a huge expense and since I'd prefer to check off the undercarriage winter 2013 job as complete and not have to go back down there for a while, I'm going to put new shocks on her.
But which is best? I know I can get "stockish" shocks. I know Bilstein puts out a good product. What I don't know is what is the best shock for the dollar that will produce a better ride.
As always, many thanks for the input and time, fellas.
It's not a huge expense and since I'd prefer to check off the undercarriage winter 2013 job as complete and not have to go back down there for a while, I'm going to put new shocks on her.
But which is best? I know I can get "stockish" shocks. I know Bilstein puts out a good product. What I don't know is what is the best shock for the dollar that will produce a better ride.
As always, many thanks for the input and time, fellas.
Safety Car
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
Bilsteins HD for me.
I put Bilstein HD on the 76 and it made a world of difference. Granted any new shock would have helped but if you want a comfortable cruiser, I believe spending some extra coin on a great shock is worth it to me.
If you do a search here, folks like the Bilstein sport too for a stiffer handling, for as they say "spirited" driving!
Anyway, that is my vote. Do some shopping around for best price and shipping.
If you do a search here, folks like the Bilstein sport too for a stiffer handling, for as they say "spirited" driving!
Anyway, that is my vote. Do some shopping around for best price and shipping.
Melting Slicks
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A couple of years ago, I had my rear suspension rebuilt. The guy who did the work gets a lot of business from Austin Speed Shop, and does great work.
When I picked the car up, I told him I was going to be replacing the shocks and asked him if it was worth getting Bilstein's or should I use KYB's, his answer was to go with KYB's. I got the KYB GR-2's and have been very happy ever since.
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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Yep - lots of people justifying paying way more money than they had to. Did you people not read the OP's statement about 'best for the dollar'?
KYB's are a very good shock, better than the shocks when these cars were new. If someone needs Bilsteins for a good ride, then my guess there is something wrong with your suspension.
KYB's are a very good shock, better than the shocks when these cars were new. If someone needs Bilsteins for a good ride, then my guess there is something wrong with your suspension.
Melting Slicks
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Yep - lots of people justifying paying way more money than they had to. Did you people not read the OP's statement about 'best for the dollar'?
KYB's are a very good shock, better than the shocks when these cars were new. If someone needs Bilsteins for a good ride, then my guess there is something wrong with your suspension.
KYB's are a very good shock, better than the shocks when these cars were new. If someone needs Bilsteins for a good ride, then my guess there is something wrong with your suspension.
Drifting
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From: East TN
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. 