KYB Shock question
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Windsor Ontario
KYB Shock question
I want to put a good set of shock on my 74, don't really want to pay the price for Bilsteins. I read on hear that KYB Shocks are very good, but which ones should I buy? I found a place that carries twin tube excel-G and mono tube gas-adjust KYBs, which are better? Which should I buy?
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Muskegon MI
The Excel-G shocks are going to be a little softer than the Gas-A-Just shocks. The Gas-A-Just are self-adjusting valved shocks, similar to the SensaTrac. Either way they are a good shock, it just depends on how you are planning to drive the car. Let me know if you have any questions.
Andrew
800-442-0335
http://www.muskegonbrake.com
Andrew
800-442-0335
http://www.muskegonbrake.com
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Rotonda FL
I have a 77 with a fiberglass rear spring. I was very unhappy with the monotube shocks on the rear. Their valving does not suit the spring and the rear was not well controlled over bumps and undulations. I now have the KYB GR2 with special valving for fiberglass springs. MUCH better. These are available from VB&P (and maybe others)
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Ontario
http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...-set-of-4.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Lynn MA
I ended up getting a set of brand new ones in the box, I am thinking they are gr2? they are white...haha
I have used KYB before and as you can see in this picture, regardless of what model they are..they are an upgrade for sure.
I have used KYB before and as you can see in this picture, regardless of what model they are..they are an upgrade for sure.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Taylor Michigan
Unless its primarily for bragging rights or bench racing you cannot buy any better shock than the ones available from Monroes...they make them for all makes and there damn good ones too, with a unbeatable warranty.....
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