Front shocks part number
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Front shocks part number
My 5-year-old daughter found a broken piece from the top shock mount laying on the driveway yesterday. Couple that with the crappy handling my car has, I'm thinking it's time to buy new front shocks.
I have a 72 convertible, small block with the AC removed. I'm not sure what's currently installed for the front suspension, but I know I have a composite leaf in the rear. I'm looking to install stock front shocks... not performance parts. I'm not looking to race my car, I just want a high quality shock that will do me solid while I'm going out for a weekend cruise.
In another thread, KYB2s, Bilsteins HD, and Edelbrocks were mentioned as quality brands. But I still want to be sure I'm ordering the right parts. Are any of these the right ones?
Thanks.
Bilstein Heavy Duty from Ecklers
Ecklers KYB
Corvette Central AC Delco
Corvette Central KYB
Corvette America KYB GR-2
Corvette America Shocks
regular: part #1398
HD: part #1399
KYB: part #4505
I have a 72 convertible, small block with the AC removed. I'm not sure what's currently installed for the front suspension, but I know I have a composite leaf in the rear. I'm looking to install stock front shocks... not performance parts. I'm not looking to race my car, I just want a high quality shock that will do me solid while I'm going out for a weekend cruise.
In another thread, KYB2s, Bilsteins HD, and Edelbrocks were mentioned as quality brands. But I still want to be sure I'm ordering the right parts. Are any of these the right ones?
Thanks.
Bilstein Heavy Duty from Ecklers
Ecklers KYB
Corvette Central AC Delco
Corvette Central KYB
Corvette America KYB GR-2
Corvette America Shocks
regular: part #1398
HD: part #1399
KYB: part #4505
Drifting
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They all look correct to me - I have KYB's and have been happy with them, if you just want a "stock" ride Monroes from the local parts store will work. I had those for years and had no issues.
Happy Motoring -
Frank
Happy Motoring -
Frank
Last edited by myoriginal77; Apr 19, 2016 at 09:17 PM. Reason: typo
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From: New York
Thanks for the help guys. I checked out Rock Auto and saw that the Monroe OESpectrum shocks were considered in line with stock. I wound up picking up a set for the front and back from Advance Auto Parts with a nice 30% off coupon code. I installed the front set today and there is a noticeable difference. The front shocks were completely worn out.
