82' shocks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,206
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From: The Motor City
When it relates to shock absorbers, make sure that you obtain input only from 1981-82 owners. - with the new spring. The fiberglass mono-spring is a very different creature than the steel spring and doesn't require nearly the compensation for harsh ride, spring friction, etc.
I installed the factory recommended Delcos and the car rides/handles very well
I installed the factory recommended Delcos and the car rides/handles very well
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 16,487
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
2025 C8 Z06/7/E-Ray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Modified
2021 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified
2020 C7 of the Year Finalist -- Modified
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I had KYB's on my 82 CE and Bilstein Sport on my standard 82. Happy with both.
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