i need adjustable shocks. which are good?
05-12-2004, 02:20 AM
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Car: '02 Z06
Engine: L33 5.7
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock IRS
i need adjustable shocks. which are good?
i need some adjustable shocks, that can be adjusted without removing them from the car.
what are your recomendations?
what are your recomendations?
05-12-2004, 09:34 AM
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Car: 89 RS
Engine: 305 TBI 215,000+
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Hey bud, Koni and Tokico make an on car externally adjustable shock for our rides. Funny, i am running an 89 RS with the 305 T.B.I. with K@N and Flowmaster, with 3.08's on the rear.
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05-12-2004, 09:51 AM
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Car: 89 RS
Engine: 305 TBI 215,000+
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koni part number
8741-1030 is an externally adjustable for the front strut.
The rear has to be removed to adjust though #30-1265
Tokico Illumina
bb4001 front externally adjustable at the top of the strut stud
be3613 rear not sure if it external or remove to adjust, i called tokico this morning to ask, but there tech isn't in yet, will find out in about a half an hour.
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8741-1030 is an externally adjustable for the front strut.
The rear has to be removed to adjust though #30-1265
Tokico Illumina
bb4001 front externally adjustable at the top of the strut stud
be3613 rear not sure if it external or remove to adjust, i called tokico this morning to ask, but there tech isn't in yet, will find out in about a half an hour.
john
05-12-2004, 10:42 AM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
the tokico rears are adjustable from inside the car, you just have to cut a bit of carpet, to access the top of the rear shock mount.
05-12-2004, 11:17 AM
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Originally posted by Dewey316
the tokico rears are adjustable from inside the car, you just have to cut a bit of carpet, to access the top of the rear shock mount.
the tokico rears are adjustable from inside the car, you just have to cut a bit of carpet, to access the top of the rear shock mount.
05-12-2004, 12:45 PM
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hahaha... but they do it on a lot of other cars... hell even the Konis for a Neon are adjustable on the car for both front and back.
The Koni reds aren't adjustable though, correct? Just the yellows?
The Koni reds aren't adjustable though, correct? Just the yellows?
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Engine: ZZ4
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Originally posted by CaysE
The Koni reds aren't adjustable though, correct? Just the yellows?
The Koni reds aren't adjustable though, correct? Just the yellows?
05-13-2004, 11:51 AM
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Originally posted by CaysE
hahaha... but they do it on a lot of other cars... hell even the Konis for a Neon are adjustable on the car for both front and back.
The Koni reds aren't adjustable though, correct? Just the yellows?
hahaha... but they do it on a lot of other cars... hell even the Konis for a Neon are adjustable on the car for both front and back.
The Koni reds aren't adjustable though, correct? Just the yellows?
05-13-2004, 05:50 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: 3.1
Transmission: Auto
You guys know any other manufacturers who make good shocks/struts for our cars besides koni/ tokico?
05-14-2004, 08:29 AM
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Car: 89 RS
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Originally posted by 92droptop
You guys know any other manufacturers who make good shocks/struts for our cars besides koni/ tokico?
You guys know any other manufacturers who make good shocks/struts for our cars besides koni/ tokico?
KYB Agx's are adjustables and will fit on our cars, (I will be running those shortly).
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05-14-2004, 11:57 AM
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Thanks for the info john
Thanks for the info john
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05-14-2004, 08:58 PM
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Car: 92 Camaro RS t-top
Engine: 305, 434 in the works
Transmission: 700R4, t56 2 come
I have KYB AGX's on my 92, & I lov em! Fronts are 4-way adjustable, + require you only to pop the plastic cap off the strut tower, + turn the screw set in the end of the strut shaft to desired setting. Rears are 8-way's, and have a **** sticking out of the side of the shock body, just turn to your desired setting! The fronts even come w/small screwdriver! got mine from PST, way cheaper than Summit, etc.:rockon:
05-15-2004, 12:34 AM
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Car: 89 RS
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I like this site, the guys are really down to earth, i have me them in person too. I buy all my shocks, springs and slotted rotors from them.
http://www.shox.com
a link for 82-92 camaron stuff on their site, if it doesn't work, just use the above link.
It looks like the kyb agx's are like 440 a set through them.
john
http://www.shox.com
a link for 82-92 camaron stuff on their site, if it doesn't work, just use the above link.
It looks like the kyb agx's are like 440 a set through them.
john
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Car: 89 RS
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Originally posted by Kandied91z
why do you need adjustable?
why do you need adjustable?
autocrossing,
drag racing,
or comfortable street use.
You can set em up for either use. ANd better for fine tuning your vehicles suspension.
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05-15-2004, 05:17 PM
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i know what they do, just curious if you really needed them or not. alot of times people get in trouble when there are so many options to fine tune. if you can get away with a non adjustable that will work just as good sometimes its better...
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Car: 89 RS
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Originally posted by Kandied91z
i know what they do, just curious if you really needed them or not. alot of times people get in trouble when there are so many options to fine tune. if you can get away with a non adjustable that will work just as good sometimes its better...
i know what they do, just curious if you really needed them or not. alot of times people get in trouble when there are so many options to fine tune. if you can get away with a non adjustable that will work just as good sometimes its better...
john
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