Squeeky shocks
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From: Medford Ma
Re: Squeeky shocks (mitchcole)
The previous owner of my 86 Convertible, had told me the KYBs on only had 5k before I bought it. They squeeked like Hell! I opted to replace with Bilsteins (NOT CHEAP) but tight and absolutely no Squeeks. Felt as though I may have had a bad set, where they were so fresh. Told the Mechanic that mounted them, He could keep the Kibs, He tossed them! said they were JUNK!
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From: Medford Ma
Re: Squeeky shocks (oldace84)
"Are you sure it is the shocks" [/QUOTE]
I asked the same question, before I was willing to spring for the new set.
My mechanic, (30+ years foreign and domestic service/repair) said he could compress the KYB shocks with his hands, a sure sign that they were sloppy, and the Bilsteins so tight , he thought the car may ride too stiff.
I much prefer the tight ride, and the squeeks are gone. Therefore, KYBs were my particular problem. But, as oldace84 states, yours may be another.
I asked the same question, before I was willing to spring for the new set.
My mechanic, (30+ years foreign and domestic service/repair) said he could compress the KYB shocks with his hands, a sure sign that they were sloppy, and the Bilsteins so tight , he thought the car may ride too stiff.
I much prefer the tight ride, and the squeeks are gone. Therefore, KYBs were my particular problem. But, as oldace84 states, yours may be another.
