Shocks recommendation for a 1982
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KYB are a step up, but stiffer.
Bilsteins are probably overpriced, but are a good product.
It depends on what you want and what you consider best ride.
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I had KYB's on my first 82. I went with Bilstein Sports on the last one I had. Nice and tight but not harsh.
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When I've put on 'other' shocks on other cars I thought "meh - its OK".
When I put on the Bilsteins I actually said "Jes*s, M*ry and J*seph !" and thats no lie. Its like black and white. So you decide what you want.
When I put on the Bilsteins I actually said "Jes*s, M*ry and J*seph !" and thats no lie. Its like black and white. So you decide what you want.
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So........define "the best ride"/throw in the word "compromise"..... and find shocks that "do it" for you.
but I'm a rookie with $.02........
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I just put a set of Moog springs in the front and a slightly used rear metal spring in the back. It stiffened up the ride a lot.
I have KYB's all around, now and I feel everything.
They are a good sporty shock but did I mention I feel everything.
I've heard a lot of good stuff about the Bilsteins HD so I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and pay the $85.00 a shock price.
Life is tough when your age is approaching the speed limit.
Anyone want a set of KYB's wit about 10,000 miles on them reasonable?
I have KYB's all around, now and I feel everything.
They are a good sporty shock but did I mention I feel everything.
I've heard a lot of good stuff about the Bilsteins HD so I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and pay the $85.00 a shock price.
Life is tough when your age is approaching the speed limit.
Anyone want a set of KYB's wit about 10,000 miles on them reasonable?