I like mine and I have the factory Gymkhana. Looking at converting to monoleaf when I change out my rear suspension during the upcoming rebuild.
rear shocks c3 vette
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rear shocks c3 vette
any suggestions on a rear suspension 79 vette with a fiberglass monospring ,want a bit softer ride its not bad but the roads are bad here ,would some air shocks help ,I like the coil over shocks but $1400 is way to much ,anybody sell some cheaper
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On my '69 with the fiberglass spring, I have QA-1 adjustables. They give you the option of very soft to very stiff depending on your preference. You didn't mention the #weight of your spring, but I've good reviews of Bilstein shocks from forum members.
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79c3man,
Both the QA-1 and the Bilstein shocks perform very well with the composite springs. Adjustable shocks are great, with the ability of altering your comfort levels in both the QA-1 and Bilstein shocks you can achieve really any comfort without breaking the bank. We offer both of these products, and would be more than happy to help make that uncomfortable ride go away.
Thanks,
Jeff
E-mail: jcady@muskegonbrake.com
Phone: 800-442-0335
Web: www.muskegonbrake.com
Both the QA-1 and the Bilstein shocks perform very well with the composite springs. Adjustable shocks are great, with the ability of altering your comfort levels in both the QA-1 and Bilstein shocks you can achieve really any comfort without breaking the bank. We offer both of these products, and would be more than happy to help make that uncomfortable ride go away.
Thanks,
Jeff
E-mail: jcady@muskegonbrake.com
Phone: 800-442-0335
Web: www.muskegonbrake.com
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Try a set of KYB GR2 shocks from VB&P. to quote the manufacturer:
This special shock was designed by VBP and manufactured by KYB exclusively for use with the VBP Composite Rear Monospring equipped C3 Corvette. Not for use with steel or OEM rear spring. Extensive testing with advanced computer controlled shock dynamometers as well as real world street and racing tests went into the development of our unique, proprietary VBP218 shock. The special valving and nitrogen gas charge have been made specifically to control the ultra-fast reaction of a VBP composite monospring.
These really work.
This special shock was designed by VBP and manufactured by KYB exclusively for use with the VBP Composite Rear Monospring equipped C3 Corvette. Not for use with steel or OEM rear spring. Extensive testing with advanced computer controlled shock dynamometers as well as real world street and racing tests went into the development of our unique, proprietary VBP218 shock. The special valving and nitrogen gas charge have been made specifically to control the ultra-fast reaction of a VBP composite monospring.
These really work.
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