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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Just got a 93 corvette auto without ride control. The shocks look original and have crud on them and are yellow. It is stock and i wont be racing it so what shocks should i put on it? And where is the best place to buy them thank you.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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The stock shock for the '93 was a Bilstein HD (yellow in color).

I replaced my stock shocks with Bilstein Sports, which are designed for the Z51 suspension. I like the way they firmed up the ride compared to the stock shocks.

I've also heard good things about the Edelbrock's, too.

Steven
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KYB's will give you a more comfortable ride than the Bilsteins, but you give up some performance during spirited driving. I got mine from Tire Rack, at a great price. Do not go with Monroe.
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I have a Z51 and the ride is firm. If you don't track the car I recommend the regular HD Bilsteins. That's what came on it.
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Originally Posted by OldCorvetteFan
The stock shock for the '93 was a Bilstein HD (yellow in color).

I replaced my stock shocks with Bilstein Sports, which are designed for the Z51 suspension. I like the way they firmed up the ride compared to the stock shocks.

I've also heard good things about the Edelbrock's, too.

Steven
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Originally Posted by 92ragtop
KYB's will give you a more comfortable ride than the Bilsteins, but you give up some performance during spirited driving. I got mine from Tire Rack, at a great price. Do not go with Monroe.
KYB's all around on mine
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Originally Posted by 92ragtop
KYB's will give you a more comfortable ride than the Bilsteins, but you give up some performance during spirited driving. I got mine from Tire Rack, at a great price. Do not go with Monroe.
ragtop, what if you were preparing an old Vette to give to a grandaughter? I have SRC, but rear seems spongy when you do the old-school bounce test. Probably original Bilstein's.

tnx
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