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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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New shocks - input please

Need to get new rear shocks for my 87 z28. Whats a good replacement/ all around shock that wont break the wallet. I was looking at KYB Gas-a-just
but dont know much about KYB.
Or the 40301 - Lakewood Drag Shocks & Struts 50/50 rear shocks.
However its not like my little 305 is putting out much power so should I just go to napa and get the sensatrac replacement and call it a day?
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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Re: New shocks - input please

Go with the KYBs. My last two cars and I would choose them for a really good shock at less money.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Re: New shocks - input please

I went with the KYB GR-2 front struts and the KYB Gas-adjust rear shocks for the best bang for the buck. After checking the wallet busting price for bilstien & Konis the KYBs are the best buy for a Performance set-up. After a month of driving after the installation I am happy with the KYB choice.

Question...Why are you not replacing the front struts and doing just half the job???
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Engine: 305 c.i. TBI/ 305 c.i. 4bbl
Transmission: 700r4/T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi/ 3.73 posi
Re: New shocks - input please

Originally Posted by DJP87Z28
I went with the KYB GR-2 front struts and the KYB Gas-adjust rear shocks for the best bang for the buck. After checking the wallet busting price for bilstien & Konis the KYBs are the best buy for a Performance set-up. After a month of driving after the installation I am happy with the KYB choice.

Question...Why are you not replacing the front struts and doing just half the job???
I would like to replace the front ones too, eventually. They are still in good shape/ looks like previous owner recently replaced them. However the rear ones are rusted to hell and are terrible. Other problem is I dont have much money right now for car and baby due in oct. EVERYTHING IS ABOUT THE BAAAABBBBBYYY!!! Haha.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Re: New shocks - input please

gas adjust it is i guess.
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