If you're on a budget, buy the KYB's from Summit.
EBAY: shocks
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EBAY: shocks
There is some gabriel shocks for 19.95 for 2 or 39.90 for 4. Are gabriel any good, are they equal to the stock ones? Are they really soft, will the car pitch and roll like a small boat?
The price is right for a guy on a budget or if you are replacing them so you can sell it.
The price is right for a guy on a budget or if you are replacing them so you can sell it.
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Go with some KYB's. You can pick them up at summit racing(summitracing.com) for a good price. I just put them on my 85 and it made a big difference in the cornering and has a nice ride. Ipreviously had some worn out gabriels on it before.
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bilsteins
I'd stick w/ Bilstein as the factory found out.
If you can't find them locally, drop me an email and I can put you in touch with my racing contact
showshine@aol.com
If you can't find them locally, drop me an email and I can put you in touch with my racing contact
showshine@aol.com
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Go with a set of KYB's from Summit Racing. They sell for $20.00 each, very little for shipping and KYB's are very good for the money. When I installed mine, it was like driving a new car.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by nelson84
Are gabriel any good, are they equal to the stock ones?
But, not much.
The original (stock) shocks are Bilstein, which are just about the best non-adjustable shock you can buy.
Gabriel's are...as you alluded to...for the guy who cannot afford a good shock.
Larry
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Last edited by rocco16; Mar 28, 2006 at 03:44 PM.
