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Apr 16, 2009 | 05:59 PM

Old87owner

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From: Seattle / Tacoma area Washington

Shock Opinion Needed

I need a few opinions as to the best shock for my 87 Coupe. It is entiredly a fair weather driver. What shock is best for a street driver?

Thank-you.

Apr 16, 2009 | 06:08 PM

Relic

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From: Ohio

I have an 87, I am more of a waxer, so I don't stress the car like racers. I put KYBs on my car and I'm very happy with them.

Apr 16, 2009 | 06:19 PM

jon0108

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From: Newark, New Jersey

Kyb

Apr 16, 2009 | 07:02 PM

bomar76

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From: Marysville OH

well pleased with the KYB's on son's 87.

Apr 16, 2009 | 07:22 PM

pkazsr

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St. Jude Donor '09

KYBs also.

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:49 PM

Muffin

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From: Merritt Ils Fl

One more vote for KYB's

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:51 PM

MTVette

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One more vote for KYB's

Yet one more vote. I've had mine for 15,000 miles now, both daily driver and weekend drag racer. They feel great.

Apr 16, 2009 | 11:26 PM

silverja

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From: White Oak PA

AC Delco Gas Shocks

I have the AC Delco factory replacement gas shocks on my '87 Vert. Like how they perform, but I am a stock purist as much as possible. My driving is very docile and mostly of a cruiser in nature.

Last edited by silverja; Apr 16, 2009 at 11:26 PM. Reason: Typo

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Apr 17, 2009 | 05:05 AM

slim jim 2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by silverja

I have the AC Delco factory replacement gas shocks on my '87 Vert. Like how they perform, but I am a stock purist as much as possible. My driving is very docile and mostly of a cruiser in nature.

ac delco on my 93 very happy

Apr 17, 2009 | 08:35 AM

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c4cruiser

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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69

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The KYB Gas-A-Just shocks are an excellent street shock and won't cost a lot of money. Summit Racing has then for around $34 each.

Apr 17, 2009 | 12:58 PM

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BIRDMANmx5

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From: acworth ga

I tried delco's and didnt like 'em then tried bilstein stock replacement (hd's) still too soft for the heavy front end...then put billstein sports on the front....JUST RIGHT! std billsteins on the rear and sports on the front was perfect

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