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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Car: 86 Z28
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what to get koni/bilstein,what sway bars where to find adjustable ones?

What struts and shocks should I get for my car? go with a set or one brand inthe front another in the rear? who has the best price link/tele#.

Also what sway bars should I go with? who makes adjustable ones?

Which would make a bigger diff, struts and shocks or the sway bars in terms of handling? my mods are below.

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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
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Also what sway bars should I go with? who makes adjustable ones? Which would make a bigger diff, struts and shocks or the sway bars in terms of handling?
Sway bars aren't adjustable. The hollow 36/solid 24 combo is a nice stock set-up (as good as it gets from GM, and I believe they're still available). Personally, I'd replace the struts and shocks first. Aside from the sway bar bushings and end links there's nothing to wear on the sways.

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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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I think I have the 34/19 combo,what aftermarket ones are good?what size?where can I get them? Haveing the size I have would you still do the struts and shocks first?
what struts and shocks?
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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I think I have the 34/19 combo,what aftermarket ones are good?what size?where can I get them? Haveing the size I have would you still do the struts and shocks first?
what struts and shocks?
Many aftermarketers sell varing sizes of sways. Check Spohn for example. I'm not pushing the 36/24 combo by any means, but it does allow for some spirited driving (I'm not an autocrosser so I've not tried different combos, but I am pleased with what I have). Yes, I'd still go struts/shocks first. Type? Now there's a question with a million and one responses. Me, I'm going Bilstein or Koni Reds when the time comes.

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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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What is the diff between the yellow and red? pros/cons of each(koni) thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Sells both bilstien and koni's call them up and tell'm what you have and what youre looking to improve.


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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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The link below may be of some value to you. Shox.com

Bilstein shocks, Bilstein PSS, Koni, BOGE, Eibach, K&N and other name brand suppliers

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