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#1
02-04-2006, 06:35 PM
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Shocks suggestions
I am looking for suggestions for rear shocks for my 69 Goat. Thanks!
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#2
02-04-2006, 07:57 PM
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Price & target use of the vehicle are deciding factors. If it's a street car, and no other suspension mods are present, KYBs are fine. If your shooting for handling, and you've done some mods, Konis are the way to go. I have Edelbrocks on my '71 right now, and they seem to be lasting well. They're a little choppy when they're in real cold weather though...
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#3
02-04-2006, 08:16 PM
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The car is a daily driver, pretty much stock! Don't want to spent too much, but will if need-to!
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#4
02-05-2006, 05:58 AM
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Go with the KYB GR-2 shock, it's good for a daily driver as well as affordable.
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#5
02-05-2006, 02:37 PM
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Koni. They are a it pricey (95.00/ea through Summit), but are warrantied for life and are adjustable.
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#6
02-08-2006, 08:14 AM
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Had the same issue with the Bilsteins, the bolt stripping. I've had KYBs, but they don't last very long. Think I got like 12k miles out of them, just hammered them right out. The 71 a-body I have EATS rear shocks, passenger side particularly. Liked the Bilsteins though, and run Konis on my F car, love those, but yes, pricey. I changed from the Bilsteins because the lower mount finally gave out. Like I mentioned, have Edelbrocks on the A now, seem to be lasting.
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#7
02-08-2006, 02:04 PM
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Oh, well now there's a good idea! Maybe I'll buy another set and do that before I install them! Hey, is that a 9" I see lurking under there? Good plan, did that on my F...
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#8
02-09-2006, 02:12 AM
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I have the edelbrocks as well.
they were worth it.
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#9
02-12-2006, 09:26 AM
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I used KYB Gas Adjust for my complete front end rebuild. I am very happy wit them. Good combo of quality and price.
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