Need shock advice please
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Drifting
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From: Tomahawk WI
Need shock advice please
Left front shock is blown to the point where I can see that the tire has rubbed on the wheel well a little. Please recommend good shocks for my '86. I like the idea of adjustable ones but really haven't a clue as to what the really good stuff is.
Thanks for helping me!
Steve
Thanks for helping me!
Steve
Drifting
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From: Oceansaide CA
KYB Gas-A-Just from Summit is then best bang for the buck. $21/ea 
That's what I'm going with until I get the time, money and desire to go have my bilsteins rebuilt, and buy new actuators for the FX3...
That's what I'm going with until I get the time, money and desire to go have my bilsteins rebuilt, and buy new actuators for the FX3...
Burning Brakes
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From: Elgin Il
I put in the Z51 Bilsteins.
They ride a little rough, but I like them.
Take your time if the bolts wont come out, and work them out.
Spray on a lot of PB blaster if they are tight.
Busted one of the bolts off in the frame when I did mine.
Had to buy a right angled Air drill and drill it out.
Turned into a real sucky job. But I have no patience.
Learning the hard way. Took me 1:45 minutes to get the same bolts off on the opposite side.
They ride a little rough, but I like them.
Take your time if the bolts wont come out, and work them out.
Spray on a lot of PB blaster if they are tight.
Busted one of the bolts off in the frame when I did mine.
Had to buy a right angled Air drill and drill it out.
Turned into a real sucky job. But I have no patience.
Learning the hard way. Took me 1:45 minutes to get the same bolts off on the opposite side.
Drifting
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From: Lockport, IL Let's get em ALL home soon!
Originally Posted by ClarenceT
KYB Gas-A-Just from Summit is then best bang for the buck. $21/ea
Burning Brakes
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
After much internal debate on the same subject, I have opted for the KYB Gas A Just shocks. I replaced my original Bilsteins with Monroe Sensatracs. The car "bounced" too much. I did this on a recommendatioini from a local vette owner because I did not like the extremely stiff ride from the original Bilsteins.
I then changed to some T.P.I.S. shocks that I bought. The are fairly decent, except the left rear shock makes noise when I hit certain bumps. I have taken it off twice and re-tightened the top mounting stud. I now know that it is the outer tube making the noise.
Finally, I just purchased the KYB's to see how they handle. This is based on all of the recommendations I have been seeing here on the forum.
Good Luck,
Dino
I then changed to some T.P.I.S. shocks that I bought. The are fairly decent, except the left rear shock makes noise when I hit certain bumps. I have taken it off twice and re-tightened the top mounting stud. I now know that it is the outer tube making the noise.
Finally, I just purchased the KYB's to see how they handle. This is based on all of the recommendations I have been seeing here on the forum.
Good Luck,
Dino
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From: Washington DC
I bought Edelbrock's Performer IAS: http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/...ubeshocks.html
They're pricey, but comfy. My Vette is a daily driver and comfort is important.
Expect to pay about $110 ea for the rear and $120 ea for the front. I bought mine from AJ USA because they don't charge for shipping and handling.
Jason
They're pricey, but comfy. My Vette is a daily driver and comfort is important.
Expect to pay about $110 ea for the rear and $120 ea for the front. I bought mine from AJ USA because they don't charge for shipping and handling.
Jason
Last edited by Wright*Stuff; May 24, 2005 at 12:06 PM.
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Depends on the feel you want, if you want handling get the Bilsteins. If yours are shot the ride will actually improve a little, but it'll still be stiff.
The only other I've had direct experience with is the Edlebrock IAS, its much softer, better for a cruiser than for autocrossing. Its still stiff enough for 'spirited' driving though.
The only other I've had direct experience with is the Edlebrock IAS, its much softer, better for a cruiser than for autocrossing. Its still stiff enough for 'spirited' driving though.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by AZC4Guy
Left front shock is blown to the point where I can see that the tire has rubbed on the wheel well a little. Please recommend good shocks for my '86. I like the idea of adjustable ones but really haven't a clue as to what the really good stuff is.
Good shocks for the C4 are KYB's
Better shocks for the C4 are Bilsteins.
Best shocks for the C4 are Koni Sports Adjustable or QA-1.
( I have deliberately omitted Edelbrocks, as I had them and cannot, considering their price, recommend them.)
Larry
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Last edited by rocco16; May 24, 2005 at 12:42 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Tomahawk WI
This is great. I really appreciate all the advice!
This car is not a daily driver. I put about 2500 a year on the car if I'm lucky.
I'm gonna check into the bilsteins and konis.
I'd like adjustable ones. The konis are best?
This car is not a daily driver. I put about 2500 a year on the car if I'm lucky.
I'm gonna check into the bilsteins and konis.
I'd like adjustable ones. The konis are best?
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I've got the QA1 asjustables. They just came out with double adjustables. They rock. You can adjust them on the car w/o removing a thing. Great on the street, the strip, autocross or road course.
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Originally Posted by rocco16
Good shocks for the C4 are KYB's
Better shocks for the C4 are Bilsteins.
Best shocks for the C4 are Koni Sports Adjustable or QA-1.
...
Better shocks for the C4 are Bilsteins.
Best shocks for the C4 are Koni Sports Adjustable or QA-1.
...
I was asking a few questions about shocks recently and this sums up the replies I got.
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From: OREGON
Originally Posted by rocco16
Good shocks for the C4 are KYB's
Better shocks for the C4 are Bilsteins.
Best shocks for the C4 are Koni Sports Adjustable or QA-1.
( I have deliberately omitted Edelbrocks, as I had them and cannot, considering their price, recommend them.)
Larry
code5coupe
Better shocks for the C4 are Bilsteins.
Best shocks for the C4 are Koni Sports Adjustable or QA-1.
( I have deliberately omitted Edelbrocks, as I had them and cannot, considering their price, recommend them.)
Larry
code5coupe
what shocks would be goiod to work with the Z51 package?
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Originally Posted by crossfire84
what shocks would be goiod to work with the Z51 package?
Both the Koni's and the QA1's are adjustable.
