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Mar 25, 2005 | 03:08 PM

Biker

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Shocking Question

I noticed Ecklers and Mid America both sell KYB and Delco gas shocks. What's best for an '81 (32k miles, 4-speed trans)? I realize Bilstein and Koni are better, but they don't fit my budget. Thanks for the help.

Mar 25, 2005 | 03:12 PM

KALAWAY

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Nice title. It made me click on it.

Mar 25, 2005 | 04:02 PM

kdf1986

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It seems as if the KYB shocks have more favorable reader response than the Delco's. If put up to a vote, I think the KYB's would win. Maybe it is hype, or brand name recognition.

kdf

Mar 25, 2005 | 04:04 PM

TedH

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I know I speak sacriledge (mentioning this vendor) but KYB GR-2's are available from Rock Auto (www.rockauto.com) for less than half the price from the others.

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Mar 25, 2005 | 04:47 PM

69'Silver

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I got a set of Delco gas for $105 + shipping.

Mar 25, 2005 | 04:51 PM

FeedVaal

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I've had the same set of Delco's on for 10 years. No issues except they ride hard.

Mar 25, 2005 | 05:02 PM

jdmick

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I got my GR-2s at Summit for $19 each. OK, tell me how stupid I am to rebuild my entire suspension then put on cheapie shocks.

Mar 25, 2005 | 09:52 PM

brooksman9

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KYB's from sumit for about $30 each

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Mar 25, 2005 | 10:10 PM

fjetb

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71 vert with a 'plastic' spring and GR-2's...they fixed my Boing Boing Boing on rebound. I like 'em.

Mar 26, 2005 | 01:21 AM

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flynhi

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ditto fjetb..

Mar 26, 2005 | 08:54 AM

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Biker

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Burning Brakes

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From: Plainfield IL

Thanks for the input. Sounds like the KYB's are preferred. Rockauto.com has some great prices. I've bookmarked the site for future reference. I can get four shocks for almost half the price offered by Mid America and Ecklers. I'm gonna check Summit, too. Thanks to all for the feedback.

Mar 26, 2005 | 09:58 AM

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marshrat99

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From: Dayton Oh

Go with the KYB's. I put on a set this past winter along with suspension bushings. Really improved handling. Of course, the shocks and bushings I replaced were stock and in bad need of replacment.