Shocks for a 1980
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Mooresville, IN
I agree with LOBSTAH 24.... he's my brother !!!!
All kidding aside, he has a 2012 and I have a 2008... we both replaced the OEM shocks with Bilstein B6's... I noticed a GREAT improvement in ride control, firm but not harsh. I got mine from Amazon for $400 delivered to my door. Not much more than OEM replacements and WAY better than the base suspension OEM shocks.
All kidding aside, he has a 2012 and I have a 2008... we both replaced the OEM shocks with Bilstein B6's... I noticed a GREAT improvement in ride control, firm but not harsh. I got mine from Amazon for $400 delivered to my door. Not much more than OEM replacements and WAY better than the base suspension OEM shocks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Indiana
I replaced all 4 on 79L82, 30,000 miles one totally shot, the others surprisingly average to poor (still would extend)… AC delco Amazon 120 bucks all 4.. made in MX OEM.
they are not that soft.. so I wouldn't go any harsher if not pushing.. I have pushed it some and seemed ok..
look what else i found changing shocks!!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-i-found.html
they are not that soft.. so I wouldn't go any harsher if not pushing.. I have pushed it some and seemed ok..
look what else i found changing shocks!!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-i-found.html
Last edited by interpon; Mar 12, 2020 at 05:14 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: WI
Are the AC Delco's 'double-acting' shocks? The OEM's as I've read were double-acting.
Most aftermarkets are single-acting (does most dampening on the rebound).
Therefore a double-acting shock would yield the ride closest to OEM.
Most aftermarkets are single-acting (does most dampening on the rebound).
Therefore a double-acting shock would yield the ride closest to OEM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Indiana
they are damn tight and pressurized..needed jack to line up bolt
Team Owner
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From: Western NY
I agree with LOBSTAH 24.... he's my brother !!!!
All kidding aside, he has a 2012 and I have a 2008... we both replaced the OEM shocks with Bilstein B6's... I noticed a GREAT improvement in ride control, firm but not harsh. I got mine from Amazon for $400 delivered to my door. Not much more than OEM replacements and WAY better than the base suspension OEM shocks.
All kidding aside, he has a 2012 and I have a 2008... we both replaced the OEM shocks with Bilstein B6's... I noticed a GREAT improvement in ride control, firm but not harsh. I got mine from Amazon for $400 delivered to my door. Not much more than OEM replacements and WAY better than the base suspension OEM shocks.
OP, I would think the basic Gabriel or Monroe gas shock would fit your needs.
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I highly recommend KYB gas-a-just... I have put them into the 1982 CE, which is my 'luxury' C-3 and the ride and control is EXCELLENT.
The old date coded Delcos were still good at 18k!!!! So I kept them.
Unkahal
The old date coded Delcos were still good at 18k!!!! So I kept them.
Unkahal