question on shocks??
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Burning Brakes
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From: smithtown ny
question on shocks??
i have vfr shocks ecklers sell's them. they are stiff as hell. should i go back to the stock Bilsteins ?? they will be for street driven only. do you guys recommened something else??
Melting Slicks
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From: Fremont Oh
some guy like KYB they are gas filled and have a nice ride, I have QA1's they are coilovers, but yo can get the "straight" shock they have 12 adjustments it rides from a "cadillac" to welded to the frame! "
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From: Stuck in the 80's
Originally Posted by 6spd
i have vfr shocks ecklers sell's them. they are stiff as hell. should i go back to the stock Bilsteins ?? they will be for street driven only. do you guys recommened something else??
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Originally Posted by Mo_Bandy
some guy like KYB they are gas filled and have a nice ride, I have QA1's they are coilovers, but yo can get the "straight" shock they have 12 adjustments it rides from a "cadillac" to welded to the frame! "
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From: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, SoCal, back to Boston MA
Originally Posted by FoolCrzy
what is the adjustment procedure on the qa1's?
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Jim, they are a direct bolt in.
But for your application I wouldn't spend the money on an adjustable shock.
The Bilsteins will serve you fine, as will the KYB's.
Larry
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But for your application I wouldn't spend the money on an adjustable shock.
The Bilsteins will serve you fine, as will the KYB's.
Larry
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