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Feb 28, 2004 | 07:14 PM

Mike Jenkins

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Shocks for 89

I still have the original Bilsteins and need to replace them without breaking the bank, are KYB's anygood? I don't do racing etc and at 65k miles figure it's time to replace...any comments to a reasonable replacement.
Thanks for your input
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Feb 28, 2004 | 08:12 PM

Trog

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Re: Shocks for 89 (Mike Jenkins)

KYBs are okay, I have a set of 4 that will fit yours that you can have for $50 + shipping. I took them off my car when I installed the coil overs.

Feb 28, 2004 | 08:55 PM

Mike Jenkins

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Re: Shocks for 89 (Trog)

why did you take them off?

Feb 29, 2004 | 08:26 AM

Sam Lam

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Re: Shocks for 89 (Mike Jenkins)

Bilstein will rebuild your current shocks for about $70 each. Details can be found on http://www.bilstein.com/index.html
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Feb 29, 2004 | 08:40 PM

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Re: Shocks for 89 (Mike Jenkins)

I had the original Bilstien Delcos on my 91(72000 Miles). Replaced them with KYB's today and am very happy with the results. Much better now. My old shocks were toast. I would love the Bilstiens, but they were pretty pricy. The KYbs give good bang for the buck.

Mar 1, 2004 | 12:14 AM

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Re: Shocks for 89 (gr8n10city)

Took em off to install my coil overs... They didn't offer a kit to fit the KYBs or I might have kept em on there.

Mar 1, 2004 | 07:25 PM

Rick Williams

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Re: Shocks for 89 (Mike Jenkins)

I replaced my original Bilsteins with KYBs due to a hard ride..and 116,000mis.
I am very happy with the KYBs for my local driving..
very smooth ride..for mine..
good luck with your choice..