Shocks for a 77
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Instructor
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From: Pickens SC
Shocks for a 77
I'm in the process of a complete frame off restoration and it has come time to order shocks. I am needing to figure out which shocks to order. It's not going to be raced or anything. Just go to car shows and drive on the weekends. I just want a smooth and comfortable ride. Any siggestions?
Le Mans Master
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I'm in the process of a complete frame off restoration and it has come time to order shocks. I am needing to figure out which shocks to order. It's not going to be raced or anything. Just go to car shows and drive on the weekends. I just want a smooth and comfortable ride. Any siggestions?
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
I have the kyb gas adj, but wish I went with the kyb gr-2's..... oh well..i have close to 30k on this set, im almost ready for some new ones... will be getting kyb gr2
Le Mans Master
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From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
KYB GR-2's are VERY mushy! If you want a caddo ride they are your shock. KYB Gas A just will offer some performance but they too can ride rather soft and should not be used with a rear composite spring-very bouncy. The best all around shock by far-ride and handling is the Bilstein heavy duty-NOT the sports. They not only ride better than just about any other shock but offer real performance-you pay for both!
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From: Pickens SC
I have a vansteel 200 rear composite spring installed. I was told that the heavy duty were just for performance and the ride suffered with them. Im not sure though thats why I am asking for siggestions. I dont want to get it put all back together then not like the way it drives.
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From: Pickens SC
Just called vansteel and they recommended the kyb gr-2f shock for the rear with the composite spring. He said this shock is specially designed for the composit spring. And they are reasonably priced at just under $60 and gr-2 shocks for the front.
