Topic: Shocking Question
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I've had the same KYB shocks on the vette now for over 7 years. I'm very happy with the ride quality.
I think Delco, Bilsteins, KYB's are the top choice of most of the vette owners here.
GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.
3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975
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Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975
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Bilstein's on my '77!! Great shocks!!
1977 Corvette EX-L48
383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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[QUOTE=VTHokie77Vette]Bilstein's on my '77!! Great shocks!![/QUOTE]
Thanks, "Hokie".
Did you install those side pipes?? -- I like them. I've been thinking about a pair myself.
GO ACC!! 
Lifetime MemberJoined: 9/8/2005
Posts: 241
Vette(s): 1980 with a Banks Twin Turbo
1969 Convert Big Block
1996 Grand Sport Convert
I have had the Bilstein Shocks on my 80 since 81 or 82. My original set of Bilsteins were pretty Harsh in the Ride department with my F-41 Optioned Car and I would'd do it again for the Street. I changed to a set of John Greenwood or Dick Gulstand ??? Prepared Bilteins for the C3 back in 86-87 or so. I doubt that they are avalable anymore. They are completly diffrent than the Standard Shock they are bigger Diameter. They Car's Ride Improved right away. Recently I sent the Shocks to Bilstein to have them Rebuilt and it took them a wile as a couple of them had bent Shafts and they had to make new ones. Biltein has a good Service department and once You buy a set they will rebuild them forever a service not offered by most of the others. Richard....
Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 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.
Delcos and love the ride!!
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Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
I'm a KYB gas adjust guy all around, but it is said that the Bilsteins are the best, and priced accordingly. I'm sure there are a lot of great high dollar shocks out there but I can't afford 'em.aceinthehole49 2007-03-24 15:20:59
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