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what front shocks ? (1/8)
11/6/09 10:30am

frstvette
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Fresno, TX - USA

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1980 corvette

Joined: 1/15/2007
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What is the best bang for buck? wanting to buy new shocks want both comfort and handling. I also may cut the springs a little bit so it will fit over my 255/45/17 tire

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what front shocks ? (2/8)
11/6/09 11:34am

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Mounds View, MN - USA

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70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe

Joined: 5/24/2007
Posts: 1031

Our most popular shock is the KYB Gas adjust. If you are switching to gas shocks, you really should change all four.

Larry

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what front shocks ? (3/8)
11/6/09 11:35am

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Manteca, CA - USA

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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

Joined: 11/20/2005
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I'd bet most of us are using KYB gas adjust. my reason is because they are a little cheaper than Bilsteins which are said to be one of the best for the money.

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what front shocks ? (4/8)
11/6/09 1:06pm

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Cohasset, MA - USA

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1968 coupe bought in 1999, 2nd owner, 427 custom built, 4 speed (M20), 3:36 posi rear end, Recaro seats, Intro wheels, Nitto tires, Flowmasters, etc. Painted nite race metallic blue.

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I would recommend the KYB. As previously stated, you need to replace all fours. I really like the ride with my adjustable springs.

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what front shocks ? (5/8)
11/6/09 5:49pm

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Equinunk, PA - USA

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1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Joined: 10/31/2007
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The yellow bilstiens are working fine on my 72 small block. Good ride and handling. Re-worked the total front-end, springs and bushings. VERY nice now.

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what front shocks ? (6/8)
11/6/09 6:22pm

Jaws79

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Sykesville, MD - USA

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1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops

Joined: 4/27/2008
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I agree! The Bilstein shocks are excellent I have not regretted having them on at all! Well worth the money!

Barry

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what front shocks ? (7/8)
11/6/09 11:36pm

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

Joined: 8/27/2007
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If I had the extra cash I might have gone with the Bilsteins.

However, I never, ever have any extra cash. LOL

I went with the KYB's on all four corners and have no regrets.

Kevin

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what front shocks ? (8/8)
11/8/09 12:59pm

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Apache Junction, AZ - USA

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1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.

Joined: 10/15/2006
Posts: 285

I would also agree on the Bilsteins, but my second choice would be KYB's.
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