Shocks for an 88
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From: No HOA, New Hampshire
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St. Jude Donor '09
Shocks for an 88
I have read a lot about different shocks for my 35th Anni. I don't race it except a fund-raiser for top speed once a year. (Sig Picture) Just a cruise Vette, used mostly on weekends. I have original shocks and even though they don't leak after 20 years I would like to replace them. Any suggestions?
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If ur concerned with keeping ur car stock, there is only one answer - Bilsteins!
That said, my 35th Anna came (in 2000) with KYBs so I just replaced them with new KYBs last year.
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if your watching the budget.. go with the KYB's.. else go with the Bilstenis, most sets will be around $300.00.
For those Bilstenis, you can go standard suspension ones for a bit softer ride (as compared to the Z51 option ones) or go HD/Z51 for a bit stiffer ride. The mount are the same.. only the valving is different.
For those Bilstenis, you can go standard suspension ones for a bit softer ride (as compared to the Z51 option ones) or go HD/Z51 for a bit stiffer ride. The mount are the same.. only the valving is different.