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Dec 3, 2002 | 10:12 AM

Rock_N_Wichita

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Replacement Shocks

I am the proud new owner of an 85 Gold Vette (my 1st). I am wanting to replace the shocks and am looking for input. There seem to be a group in the
$25 - $40 range (Monroe SensaTrac, KYB, and Delco Reactek). Ecklers also carries GTShocks @ $129.00 a pair (I am not familiar with that company). Bilsteins run $74 ea, and finally Edelbrock comes in at $129 ea. Are the high end shocks really worth the money? I recently installed a set of Monroe Sesatrac shocks on my 1995 Chevy 1500 and they perform very well.

Last question, has anyone had any experience with PST polygraphite front end kits. I want to rework the front end suspension at the same time.

Thanks for your help.

Dec 3, 2002 | 10:43 AM

joecaver

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Re: Replacement Shocks (Rock_N_Wichita)

For the driving I do, around town and highway, I am pleased with KYB.

Dec 3, 2002 | 10:51 AM

Rock_N_Wichita

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Re: Replacement Shocks (joecaver)

:thumbs: Thanks for the info. I drive my vette just for fun and I could spend
the extra money on other restoration parts.

Dec 3, 2002 | 12:41 PM

oldace84

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Re: Replacement Shocks (Rock_N_Wichita)

I use the KONI'S...excelllent...but a bit high $$$$$.

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Dec 3, 2002 | 08:13 PM

Gregory VanLare

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Re: Replacement Shocks (Rock_N_Wichita)

I use the Delco and they are great. It's my daily summer driver and rides/handles great! :flag

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