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Replacement shocks (2/12)
 5/11/11 7:56am
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The AC/Delcos are a good stock-type replacement, and priced accordingly. It really depends on what you are looking for as far as ride and handling

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Replacement shocks (3/12)
 5/11/11 8:01am
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ok.....i understand they are a good replacement.....what would the Bilsteins do for the car.....improve the ride...handling...??

Replacement shocks (4/12)
 5/11/11 8:09am
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Probably not do much for the ride, other than maybe make it a bit harsher. The car would respond better in turns, and over smaller bumps/dips in the road. Several members here are using the Bilsteins...I think everyone is satisfied with them as an upgrade from stock, especially those that have upgraded the rear springs from steel to fiberglass.
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Replacement shocks (5/12)
 5/11/11 9:03am
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If you really drive the car, you'll notice a HUGE difference in handling. If you don't use the car much, then it's up to you. But if you ask anyone that has them, the Bilsteins are well worth the price! Just my .02!
 
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Replacement shocks (6/12)
 5/11/11 9:46am
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I dont dirve it any real distances....drive it mostly to cruise nites..and around town...so not lookiing for any performance ..the Bilsteins are only about $85 more
Replacement shocks (7/12)
 5/11/11 10:10am
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i would like to improve the ride and how the car handles and takes bumps and rough roads....

Replacement shocks (8/12)
 5/11/11 10:29am
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Just replaced my ac/delcos on my 78 L48 with KYB's and for the price difference for Bilsteins they are fine...although it it not a daily driver...I kinda use it like yours.
 
 
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Replacement shocks (9/12)
 5/11/11 12:34pm
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Running KYB's for last 20 yrs on mine and love em, purchased set of KYB's for the Red car also but have not installed yet. Mine is just a cruiser, no off road rallies.
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Replacement shocks (10/12)
 5/11/11 2:59pm
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which KYBs are you runnung...the GR2s...or the gas adjust....im kinda mixed up on the shock thing.....my car has the 255/60s on it from the factory.......should i go with a stiffer shock ...??
Replacement shocks (11/12)
 5/11/11 3:53pm
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Greg, Gas adjust on both.Stock tires.
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Replacement shocks (12/12)
 5/11/11 4:07pm
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thanks for the info.........
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