shock recomendations
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2009
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shock recomendations
I have a 88 and want to replace shocks. I want to stay with equal to OEM's type shocks, not performance type. Viewing pricing at Auto Zone, Advanced and Ecklers I see cheap to real expensive. $40.00 plus to $200.00 per. What would you recommend? Just trying to stay orginal.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 787
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From: Hialeah Florida
I had the original Bilstiens with 147,000 miles on them..then I went with Gabriel Ultras.. all four for $100. I dont know how long they will last but Ive had them for 2000 miles so far and they perform and above all are comfortable. Got them at autozone. If your not strictly looking for a performance shock I would give them a try.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,226
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From: Irvine Ca
All four KYBs for ~$160.....two hours in the garage and ride off into the sunset.
For $160, you can buy these now and when you have an extra $400 lying around you could try the Bilsteins......$160 is nothing to find out the real answer...
Of course I am sold on the KYBs, but I have an '84...My stock suspension is as stiff as your years Z51s...So no, I am not interested in a "firmer" shock.
For $160, you can buy these now and when you have an extra $400 lying around you could try the Bilsteins......$160 is nothing to find out the real answer...
Of course I am sold on the KYBs, but I have an '84...My stock suspension is as stiff as your years Z51s...So no, I am not interested in a "firmer" shock.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 579
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From: High Bridge New Jersey
Kyb
All four KYBs for ~$160.....two hours in the garage and ride off into the sunset.
For $160, you can buy these now and when you have an extra $400 lying around you could try the Bilsteins......$160 is nothing to find out the real answer...
Of course I am sold on the KYBs, but I have an '84...My stock suspension is as stiff as your years Z51s...So no, I am not interested in a "firmer" shock.
For $160, you can buy these now and when you have an extra $400 lying around you could try the Bilsteins......$160 is nothing to find out the real answer...
Of course I am sold on the KYBs, but I have an '84...My stock suspension is as stiff as your years Z51s...So no, I am not interested in a "firmer" shock.
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