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Shocks & mono spring (1/18)
3/24/09 9:49am

tonyb47
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Suffern, NY - USA

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1976 restored,new interior,custom paint(purple),body kit,rebuilt engine,trans,upgraded sound system

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I plan to upgrade to the fiberglass monospring and new shocks this spring. I need advice on the shock selection. I know bilsteins sre the best, but i don't want to spend the money. i saw new kyb GR2 shocks in the mid america catalog and are made especially for the mono spring, anybody

know how they are, I'm also considering monroe gas shocks, I can get the monroe for cost, any input would be appreciated.

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Shocks & mono spring (2/18)
3/24/09 10:21am

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Kendall Park, NJ - USA

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1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs

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My mechanic works on TONS of Vettes. His overwhelming choice was the KYB gas shocks and the middle level mono spring. I think the poundage goes 315, 340, 355. I installed the recommended package and its night and day. Best mod I made on my 81..

Shocks & mono spring (3/18)
3/24/09 1:41pm

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Mounds View, MN - USA

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I agree. Use the 340 lb spring and gas shocks. We have sold KYB for years and customers are always happy with them.

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Shocks & mono spring (4/18)
3/24/09 2:18pm

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I agree with the 340lb mono spring and KYB shocks. That's what I have on mine and it rides great. Thumbs%20Up

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Shocks & mono spring (5/18)
3/24/09 2:19pm

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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I replaced my rear spring with the stock metal spring.

Two years later I replaced my shocks with the KYBs. For the money I think they're great. I don't do any track driving or such, so the KYBs are all I wanted/needed.

Let us know what you go with.

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Shocks & mono spring (6/18)
3/24/09 3:05pm

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Oceanside, CA - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box

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I've got the kby GR2 with the 340 mono springs and am happy, big difference.

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Shocks & mono spring (7/18)
3/24/09 4:35pm

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Suffern, NY - USA

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Has anyone purchased the mono spring from VBP(vette brakes & products), or are they all the same, mid america has a good price of $319

and vpd is $329 with 20% off, with 20% off on the kyb gr2 shocks also

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Shocks & mono spring (8/18)
3/24/09 7:15pm

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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I ordered a 340 TRW srping from an Ebay dealer for around $250 plus shipping. Drop shipped straight from the mfr . It's the real deal, no gimmicks. I'll see if I can find the dealer and post the link.

Shocks & mono spring (9/18)
3/24/09 7:23pm

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burleson, TX - USA

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I would try Larry @ Vette Specialties before i purchased anything

Shocks & mono spring (10/18)
3/26/09 10:43am

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Paul did you find the dealers link for the spring. Did you also go with the gas shocks, if so which ones. Did you do the installation, and how hard was it??

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Shocks & mono spring (11/18)
3/26/09 11:07am

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Kendall Park, NJ - USA

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Ditto on the Larry plug..

Shocks & mono spring (12/18)
3/26/09 12:17pm

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[QUOTE=KeBo]Ditto on the Larry plug..[/QUOTE]

I also use Corvette Specialties

Larrry is very good and has a large "Knowledge" LOL

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Shocks & mono spring (13/18)
3/26/09 2:45pm

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Equinunk, PA - USA

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Go with Larry and the specilities shop. He is one of us, and supports the C3 site.

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Shocks & mono spring (14/18)
3/26/09 4:47pm

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Kingston, PA - USA

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1977 L-82 originally white/buckskin interior. Currently undergoing a frame-off resto. and modifications.YEEHAW!!!

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Mark me down as another one that agrees with Larry. The KYB shocks are just what I was looking for with the mid-range monoleaf.

Alan

Shocks & mono spring (15/18)
3/28/09 6:35pm

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I installed a Guldstrand Motorsports shortened 7 leaf with the KYB's. Rattled my teeth the first 100 miles or so....Rides great now!

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Shocks & mono spring (16/18)
3/28/09 6:55pm

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Sebago Lake, ME - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.

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I bought the VBP mono at Carlisle last year. They also sold me the KYB shocks. In the process of putting it in right now. Got to replace the yokes in my differential first then I'll be rolling. Tongue

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Shocks & mono spring (17/18)
3/28/09 8:31pm

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Elma, WA - USA

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I went with the KYB's also.

I also like that Larry from Vette Specialties helps on this site.
That has to be worth someting.

Shocks & mono spring (18/18)
3/29/09 12:53am

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Moses Lake, WA - USA

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1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II

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I have been runing the 315# single leaf and KYB shocks for a few years now and love the ride.

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