SHOCKS for Daily Driver
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Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Florida
SHOCKS for Daily Driver
I've got a '76 (small-block) daily driver and was wondering what others recommend for a "comfortable" ride as far as SHOCKS can give.
I seem to replace them every few years, although they probably should have been replaced EVERY year. All have performed well for 6 months or so, then seem to take a crap!
I've tried:oEM (Delco) for small and BIG blocks, KYB (including the "special" ones made by Vette Brakes for the fiberglass leaf spring) and possibly Monroe (it's been awhile). What's the best bang-for-the-buck? Has Edelbrock made the EAS(?) for the C3 yet?
Thanks!! :chevy
I seem to replace them every few years, although they probably should have been replaced EVERY year. All have performed well for 6 months or so, then seem to take a crap!
I've tried:oEM (Delco) for small and BIG blocks, KYB (including the "special" ones made by Vette Brakes for the fiberglass leaf spring) and possibly Monroe (it's been awhile). What's the best bang-for-the-buck? Has Edelbrock made the EAS(?) for the C3 yet?
Thanks!! :chevy
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Tolar Texas
Re: SHOCKS for Daily Driver (DR'76)
I have been using a set of Tokico gas shocks for a long time. They seem to be holding up well. I read about them in a Corvette Fever magazine article about C3 suspension improvement. I don't know enough about shocks to offer any sound advice other than, "this is what I'm using and they seem to work well".
Here’s a link to their web site. http://www.tokicogasshocks.com/index.html
Front: HE3614
Rear: HE3615
Here’s a link to their web site. http://www.tokicogasshocks.com/index.html
Front: HE3614
Rear: HE3615
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Austin TX
Re: SHOCKS for Daily Driver (MIKER)
I have a lightly used set of Tokicos for sale. I changed to Bilsteins when I changed to fiberglass springs but the Tokicos were fine with steel springs.
Contact me at will_shepherd@hotmail.com if interested.
Contact me at will_shepherd@hotmail.com if interested.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: San Diego CA
Re: SHOCKS for Daily Driver (DR'76)
I highly recommend Bilsteins. I had mine for over 8 years and to this day, they are in like-new condition. The quality of each component part is outstanding.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: colorado springs CO
Re: SHOCKS for Daily Driver (Dave68)
hmmmmm...
i guess to each his own ehh??
ive had good results with KYB's...
although i love the rough ride with the 550's and 7 leaf rear...
:smash: :smash: :smash:
i guess to each his own ehh??
ive had good results with KYB's...
although i love the rough ride with the 550's and 7 leaf rear...
:smash: :smash: :smash:
