Looking for Good Value in Shocks
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Looking for Good Value in Shocks
Hello,
It's time for shocks on my '92 convertible. I don't like buying "the very best" because it usually means you're paying extra money for a relatively minor improvement or, since I don't race, an improvement that I won't even notice.
On the other hand, if spending "a few dollars more" will put a bit broader smile on my face when I slip into the occasional twisties, them I'm down for for it.
I'd like to keep the cost well below $100 /ea unless doing so means that I'll be missing out. Is there anything out there in that range, or do you suggest that I just bite the bullet and drop $125 per shock for Edelbrocks or Bilsteins?
Thanks,
Chuck
It's time for shocks on my '92 convertible. I don't like buying "the very best" because it usually means you're paying extra money for a relatively minor improvement or, since I don't race, an improvement that I won't even notice.
On the other hand, if spending "a few dollars more" will put a bit broader smile on my face when I slip into the occasional twisties, them I'm down for for it.
I'd like to keep the cost well below $100 /ea unless doing so means that I'll be missing out. Is there anything out there in that range, or do you suggest that I just bite the bullet and drop $125 per shock for Edelbrocks or Bilsteins?
Thanks,
Chuck
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i have always used KYB Gas-A-just's as replacement shocks for all my cars. They are roughly 1/2 the cost of Bilsteins, and I have never had a problem with the KYB shock....
ShockWarehouse has very competitive prices, and they have FREE shipping through May....
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ShockWarehouse has very competitive prices, and they have FREE shipping through May....
check out the comparison prices:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/
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The "Posi-Control" shocks that Mid America sells are a great value. These are the re-valved shocks that TPIS does. I have a set on my '85 Z51 and I love them.
$140 for a set of four. You can't beat it.
$140 for a set of four. You can't beat it.
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I got Monroes from Auto Zone for around $25.00ea. I replaced my 36,000 mile Bilstiens, & now the car rides like a new one.
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When shocks are concerned, you get what you pay for.
IMHO Plan on spending the same amount of money for shocks that you would for new speakers for your sound system.
IMHO Plan on spending the same amount of money for shocks that you would for new speakers for your sound system.
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Originally Posted by czissman
Thanks for your input. Based on your collective input I think I'll slip on a set of those $75/ea Bilsteins. Chuck
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Originally Posted by czissman
Thanks for your input. Based on your collective input I think I'll slip on a set of those $75/ea Bilsteins.
Chuck
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Originally Posted by JEFNLSA
If your decision was based on "collective input" I would have thought the nod would have gone to the KYB's, as those seemed to draw the majority vote.
He wasn't looking for a consensus, he was looking for the best shock for the money.
( I think he found it; not the best shock, not the cheapest shock, but the Bilstein is probably the best for the dough.)Larry
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Originally Posted by rocco16
He wasn't looking for a consensus, he was looking for the best shock for the money.
( I think he found it; not the best shock, not the cheapest shock, but the Bilstein is probably the best for the dough.)Larry
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AHHH...an analyst like myself; I like that. I'll have to choose my inflections a bit more wisely now.