Want to upgrade shocks.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Want to upgrade shocks.
Looks like it is time for new shocks. After setting my car back on the ground I bounced the front and back to settle the suspension and it was very springy.
I want to upgrade the suspension some day putting stiffer springs, better shocks and bigger sway bars.
Can I upgrade the shocks now and do the springs and bars later? Or do I need to wait until I can afford springs and shocks together?
I want to upgrade the suspension some day putting stiffer springs, better shocks and bigger sway bars.
Can I upgrade the shocks now and do the springs and bars later? Or do I need to wait until I can afford springs and shocks together?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,146
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From: Scottsboro Alabama
Re: Want to upgrade shocks. (70 LS1)
Can I upgrade the shocks now and do the springs and bars later? Or do I need to wait until I can afford springs and shocks together?
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: San Jose CA
Re: Want to upgrade shocks. (70 LS1)
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Better to do the shocks right first. Beefy springs + crappy shocks = no traction after hitting a bump. Fun! The front spring install will require you to disconnect one end of the shocks to drop the arm, but not a big deal. Disconnecting the top is easier than the bottom because you can just feed the stud back through the top. Rear spring swap does not require shock removal.
-Steve
Better to do the shocks right first. Beefy springs + crappy shocks = no traction after hitting a bump. Fun! The front spring install will require you to disconnect one end of the shocks to drop the arm, but not a big deal. Disconnecting the top is easier than the bottom because you can just feed the stud back through the top. Rear spring swap does not require shock removal.
-Steve
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Northampton Ma
Re: Want to upgrade shocks. (Pacin'California)
There should be no problem just putting in the shocks now and doing the rest later. I plan to install a pair of the Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks soon, my buddy put a set in his '77 and loves them :cheers:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Re: Want to upgrade shocks. (Ryan77)
I went the KYB Gas-A-Just route from the Tire Rack. Something like $27 for each shock. Cant complain. Better than OEM but not as good as Bilsteins, but almost 1/3 the price.
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