C4 stock shock
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Toughkenamon, PA 19374
C4 stock shock
I have read alot about shocks in the forums. I can't justify spending hundreds of dollars for shocks when the blue book is so low for my daughters 1985 C4. Has anyone gone with the ac delco shock package thats on their website? I also saw a good article about cleaning the throttle body on ths site. I have since lost it and can't find it anymore. If you have a link please let me know...thanks...Jim
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta GA
Re: C4 stock shock (jimsmith)
I would stay with the stock, unless the car is performing badly.....(...model, options, mods would be helpful here). I just saw the post about throttle body cleaning tonight, can't find it again, sorry. Someone out here knows though. I am assuming of course that your daughter is not racing?
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 11,182
Likes: 2
From: Almost all Skyline Cruises Vettes at Waterside 1-5
Cruise-In I Veteran
Cruise-In II Veteran
Cruise-In III Veteran
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Cruise-In V Veteran
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran
Re: C4 stock shock (jimsmith)
I have read alot about shocks in the forums. I can't justify spending hundreds of dollars for shocks when the blue book is so low for my daughters 1985 C4. Has anyone gone with the ac delco shock package thats on their website? I also saw a good article about cleaning the throttle body on ths site. I have since lost it and can't find it anymore. If you have a link please let me know...thanks...Jim
If you are planning on your daughter keeping the car, enjoying the car, spend the $$ on the right shocks. Blue book value only amounts to something if you are selling or buying....not driving! Just MHO :D :D :D
:seeya
:steering:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,024
Likes: 0
From: Long Island New York
Re: C4 stock shock (jackdaroofer)
Blue book value only amounts to something if you are selling or buying....not driving! Just MHO :D :D :D
:seeya
:steering:
:seeya
:steering:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,212
Likes: 0
From: OH
Re: C4 stock shock (jimsmith)
If your going to be driving it spend the money on shocks, they are WELL worth it. This summer I replace my 85s shocks, drives like a different car, stock shocks are dead by now. I've heard good things about KYBs, they are less then $50 per shock I believe. I AutoX so got adjustable shocks, they are about the same price as Blistin replacements and great, $135 per shock.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 270
Likes: 1
From: Torrance California
Re: C4 stock shock (rsafier)
I just put Edelbrock IAS on mine. What a difference! I wish I had only done it 5 yrs ago. Car handles great and rides like it was on air. Actually made all my rattles go away. These shock automatically adjust themself. I paid $114.00 each
Bench Racer
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,201
Likes: 15
From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
St. Jude '03 thru 14,'25
Re: C4 stock shock (jimsmith)
ok, I will spend some money for shocks. Thanks for all your input. I am going to try the KYB shocks....thanks....Jim :chevy
http://www.summitracing.com/
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Racer
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 466
Likes: 1
From: Laguna Niguel California
Re: C4 stock shock (jimsmith)
While on the topic of shocks. I have a 1996 a4 (which equals lack of a ride control system). I have been wondering if you can purchase the adjustible shocks that were in the corvette or something close to that and simply put a switch in the car?
Anywhere where I could go looking.
Thanks
Anywhere where I could go looking.
Thanks
Bench Racer
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,201
Likes: 15
From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
St. Jude '03 thru 14,'25
Re: C4 stock shock (LT1CORVETTE)
While on the topic of shocks. I have a 1996 a4 (which equals lack of a ride control system). I have been wondering if you can purchase the adjustible shocks that were in the corvette or something close to that and simply put a switch in the car?
Anywhere where I could go looking.
Thanks
Anywhere where I could go looking.
Thanks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=653401
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=449630
[Modified by tobijohn, 12:01 AM 3/12/2004]
