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What Shocks Do I go With???
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Frisco TX
What Shocks Do I go With???
Have a 74 small block vert. I know I need new shocks. I am mainly interested in a comfortable ride as performance takes a back seat. Knowing this, would I be ok with going with an AC Delco or something other than the expensive Bilsteins? Keep in mind my priority is to have a comfortable smooth ride. Don't care about taking corners at 35 mph.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: SF East Bay CA
35 mph?? 
Seriously though, the KYB's are not bad, I had them for a while and have other friends with them and they seem to perform well for an inexpensive shock. I ended up going the Bilstein route when I stiffened everything up, but for a daily driver/cruising car, KYB's were great..
Seriously though, the KYB's are not bad, I had them for a while and have other friends with them and they seem to perform well for an inexpensive shock. I ended up going the Bilstein route when I stiffened everything up, but for a daily driver/cruising car, KYB's were great..
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: MN-C3, AZ-C7
I trash canned my Delco gas and went with KYB GR-2's. Best money (cheap) I've spent. Very nice/smooth ride.
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JU
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Last edited by John Ulrich; Sep 16, 2005 at 08:22 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
I went through this about a year back. I was torn between the performance of the bilsteins and the price of the KYB's. I eventually opted for the bilsteins, however the KYB's are a nice shock.
My buddy has a 65 mustang with KYB's and the ride is very smooth yet still handles the twisties nicely.
So I guess what I am trying to say is if money is a factor, go with the KYB's and if you want awesome performance at any price go with the bilsteins.
My buddy has a 65 mustang with KYB's and the ride is very smooth yet still handles the twisties nicely.
So I guess what I am trying to say is if money is a factor, go with the KYB's and if you want awesome performance at any price go with the bilsteins.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Fremont CA
Mid America Vette sells the RCSI shocks, they ride GREAT and can be adjusted for handling when you need it. They are a PITA to install in the front but ride and perform well and at $199 a set one of the best deals out there.
Team Owner
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The guy doesn't want sport shocks!
Get Monroe shocks from Sears. You need something tuned for boulevard cruising, not auto-x. Save the money you'd spend on adjustables. I'm betting you'd never use them.
The guy doesn't want sport shocks!
Get Monroe shocks from Sears. You need something tuned for boulevard cruising, not auto-x. Save the money you'd spend on adjustables. I'm betting you'd never use them.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
I have the Bilsteins and they are worth the money, it is by far not a harsh ride, even with my 550lbs coil springs. You can find them for $250/set.
Before I installed the Bilsteins I had the KYB "gas-a-just" shocks, these are ok for a soft and comfy ride. These should work great if you use the original springs. These are $120 - $150 for all four.
Before I installed the Bilsteins I had the KYB "gas-a-just" shocks, these are ok for a soft and comfy ride. These should work great if you use the original springs. These are $120 - $150 for all four.
