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Jul 29, 2025 | 06:32 PM

nicpete

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Racer

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From: Stony Brook NY

Shocks

Looking to replace the AC Delco shocks on my stock 78. Just looking for a good cruising shock.

Thanks

Jul 29, 2025 | 06:36 PM

Piersonpie

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Are they worn out or are you looking for a change? They make new AC Delcos you can buy.

Jul 29, 2025 | 06:49 PM

nicpete

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Racer

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From: Stony Brook NY

Looking for a change.

Jul 29, 2025 | 07:33 PM

interpon

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Ac delco shocks were very poor with rubbers slipping for me anyway.
i would consider kyb usa made. I wound up doing bilsteins..and the ac were worn out as well.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nt-advice.html

Jul 30, 2025 | 05:12 AM

4-vettes

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Bilstien's all the way. Great ride. No mussing around with adjustments. Very long lasting.

Jul 30, 2025 | 05:16 AM

nicpete

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Racer

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Thank you guys

Jul 30, 2025 | 02:08 PM

gcb1966

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From: Il

I put KYB's all the way around on my 79. The front floats a little too much for me. Backs appear fine.

Got mine from Rockauto about a year ago.

KYB 343127
KYB 343218