Shock Selection Help
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Shock Selection Help
Does anyone know which shock is better and why, Monroe Sensa Track or KYB Gas A Just? Have a rebuild complete suspension and in area with bad road conditions, pot holes, bumps, cracks etc. For 1975 convertable. Anyone have any experience with both? Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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From: Niagara Falls ON
I used Monroe Sensa Track on my 1986. They didn't last long. I don't drive the car alot so it spends more time sitting than miles on it. I am sure that there were maybe 1,000 miles on the shocks and I had to replace all of them.
I put the KYB's on last year. The car felt great with them on but I can't say how long they will last compared to others.
However, my 1976 Corvette has Monroes. They were on the car when I bought it. They are still good.
I put the KYB's on last year. The car felt great with them on but I can't say how long they will last compared to others.
However, my 1976 Corvette has Monroes. They were on the car when I bought it. They are still good.
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From: Triad NC
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You definitely want gas shocks...not hydraulic (only) shocks, if you want a reasonably smooth ride. For the casual driver, Monroe gas shocks may do the trick. As mentioned, Bilstiens [heavy dutys] are the best for most C3's.
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Are adjustables available?
I have Gaz shocks on a V12 jaguar which have a **** at the bottom with about 25 different "click" settings. Best shocks I've ever owned - firm them up for slalom fun, soften them for touring. I can reach them without jacking up the car. I searched their website and they dont list a solution for Chevrolet.
Koni has adjustable shocks but the ones I've seen have to be removed from the car for adjustment.??
I have Gaz shocks on a V12 jaguar which have a **** at the bottom with about 25 different "click" settings. Best shocks I've ever owned - firm them up for slalom fun, soften them for touring. I can reach them without jacking up the car. I searched their website and they dont list a solution for Chevrolet.
Koni has adjustable shocks but the ones I've seen have to be removed from the car for adjustment.??
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