need some shocks...recommendations?
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need some shocks...recommendations?
I need shocks for both front and rear. I won't be racing or anything, but I'd like a good compromise between performance and comfort, with a slight emphasis on performance. I don't know much about shocks, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
Rick
Rick
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KYBs are great shocks...But they're a little soft for a more performance edge.
If you can afford a set of Bilsteins, they're worth the money, IMHO. I like the ride on 'em better than KYBs, at least for a performance ride...
If you can afford a set of Bilsteins, they're worth the money, IMHO. I like the ride on 'em better than KYBs, at least for a performance ride...
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KYB is a very good shock for the $$ and are not a slouch for performance either. Bilsteins are a better perf shock but better than 2x $. If your not running and cornering hard a LOT, go with the KYBs
Drifting
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Originally Posted by Sprzout
KYBs are great shocks...But they're a little soft for a more performance edge.
If you can afford a set of Bilsteins, they're worth the money, IMHO. I like the ride on 'em better than KYBs, at least for a performance ride...
If you can afford a set of Bilsteins, they're worth the money, IMHO. I like the ride on 'em better than KYBs, at least for a performance ride...
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Originally Posted by rick1500
I need shocks for both front and rear. I won't be racing or anything, but I'd like a good compromise between performance and comfort, with a slight emphasis on performance. I don't know much about shocks, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
Rick
Rick
Drifting
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From: staten island ny
My tire suspension shop told me that the KYB's in my 79 were a little too stiff and if I wanted a softer ride to go with Bilsteins. Kind of goes opposite of what forum members are saying here.
ESU
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Bilsteins..you have these choices:
Comfort
Heavy Duty
Sports
I run the Sports on the 69 which are very firm...replaced the KYB's which are a good shock,as well...going to put the KYB's on the 78 and dump the Delco's....
Comfort
Heavy Duty
Sports
I run the Sports on the 69 which are very firm...replaced the KYB's which are a good shock,as well...going to put the KYB's on the 78 and dump the Delco's....
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Sounds like if I go with Bilsteins, I might want HD since they advertise a comfortable ride with good performance. Are the sports really that stiff? Do they make driving the car on a not-that-smooth road really uncomfortable? I have new rubber bushings all around and stock springs and anti-sway bar...would sports be a good choice for that setup? I'm still not ruling out KYB's either...
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Originally Posted by rick1500
Sounds like if I go with Bilsteins, I might want HD since they advertise a comfortable ride with good performance. Are the sports really that stiff? Do they make driving the car on a not-that-smooth road really uncomfortable? I have new rubber bushings all around and stock springs and anti-sway bar...would sports be a good choice for that setup? I'm still not ruling out KYB's either...
Rich
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Originally Posted by rick1500
Sounds like if I go with Bilsteins, I might want HD since they advertise a comfortable ride with good performance. Are the sports really that stiff? Do they make driving the car on a not-that-smooth road really uncomfortable? I have new rubber bushings all around and stock springs and anti-sway bar...would sports be a good choice for that setup? I'm still not ruling out KYB's either...