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Old Apr 16, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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I don't know if I got this right but I was told that when using a fiberglass mono-spring the shocks will work much harder.. like a lot more little vibrations which will cause oil shocks to foam up giving a mushy type feeling/ride. Any gas shock will work with a fiberglass spring. Thoughts!
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Old Apr 16, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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I think KYB makes a gas shock specifically for the fiberglass monospring.
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Old Apr 17, 2002 | 09:59 AM
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That's what I thought.. Talking with Muskegon they said no.. KYB -GR2 is an upgraded (harder) shock than the KYB. On VB's site they label the KYB -GR2 as made for the fiberglass springs or something like that. People buy them and then complain about the harder ride.. Muskegon said they spoke with KYB and KYB said any gas assisted shock would work and the GR2 was not specifically made for the fiberglass springs. I figured I'd order a new set of KYB -GR2 when ordering my fiberglass spring and when Muskegon asked what I was replacing I said, KYB.. She convinced me NOT to buy the new shocks. I guess I'll know more once I install the new spring!
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Old Apr 17, 2002 | 02:57 PM
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Been There - Done that.
After trying five diferent brands, I settled on Bilstein Sports for my fiberglass springs (front and rear). Just right.......
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Old Apr 17, 2002 | 07:49 PM
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i run VB glass spring in the rear and use delco gas shocks all around, paid $88 for all four, that was about 5 yrs ago though, no compliants.
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