Going to replace shocks, lookign for a "softer" ride quality, any suggestions?
06-10-2009, 05:09 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am, 2005 Sierra 2500
Engine: Vortec 357
Transmission: Built TH700R4 with 26-2800 Stall
Axle/Gears: GM 10 bolt 3.73 Posi
Going to replace shocks, lookign for a "softer" ride quality, any suggestions?
Im going to be replacing my shocks on my 88' T/A this weekend, and im looking for a "softer" ride sort of speak. As we all know these cars ride hard with factory suspension and since i live out in the middle of the country where the roads arent always the best, anyone have suggestions as to what brand of shocks they may have used and thought it gave them a "softer and smoother" ride quality? Would like to get this done before I put my new engine/transmission combo in. Thanks for looking!
06-10-2009, 05:14 PM
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Re: Going to replace shocks, lookign for a "softer" ride quality, any suggestions?
Put on some cheap Monroe shocks & struts and you will get your soft and floating ride.
06-10-2009, 05:20 PM
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Car: '87 IROC/'68 SS
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Re: Going to replace shocks, lookign for a "softer" ride quality, any suggestions?
Shocks only dampen the rebound. The other half of the equation is the springs. It's never going to be a luxury car.
06-10-2009, 05:23 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am, 2005 Sierra 2500
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Transmission: Built TH700R4 with 26-2800 Stall
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Re: Going to replace shocks, lookign for a "softer" ride quality, any suggestions?
haha well i dont expect it to ride my 96 Old's Aurora. that thing rides like a caddy, but it would be nice to not have a sore *** and back after driving the car all day haha. I hav been thinking about dropping my car but with the exhaust setup im going to be running that may be out of the question.
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Re: Going to replace shocks, lookign for a "softer" ride quality, any suggestions?
Drive my car for a month- your's will feel great.
If you want soft and aren't, I'd go with some Monroes for cheapies or the lowered end Bilsteins for more. I think they are supposed to give a nice ride.
If you want soft and aren't, I'd go with some Monroes for cheapies or the lowered end Bilsteins for more. I think they are supposed to give a nice ride.
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