need help deciding what shocks to go with

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Feb 11, 2010 | 07:19 AM

jtlockwood88

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From: Lincoln, Ne

Car: 88 Formula 350 / 87 Iroc 68k miles

Engine: 355 / 355

Transmission: 700r4 / 700r4

Axle/Gears: 10bolt w/3.23 - 9bolt w/3.27

need help deciding what shocks to go with

Hey, ive purchased the pro-kit from eibach, and im having trouble finding shocks out there. so if anyone who has this kit could help me out that would be great thanks

Feb 11, 2010 | 02:10 PM

GTA1990

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Car: 1991 Trans Am

Engine: L31, LT4 hot cam

Transmission: T5

Axle/Gears: 3:42 LSD

Re: need help deciding what shocks to go with

Hey - just wanted to say that if you do a quick search you'll see the Koni/ Bilstein seem to be preferred for lowered cars - BUT they come at a cost

However, if you poke around on the net (e.g. tirerack, ebay) - it seems Koni have a 20%/ 25% sale going on.

Can get a set of KONI reds for a circa $500 - not bad at all...

Feb 11, 2010 | 02:44 PM

resop27

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From: Wentzville Mo

Car: 89 325is, 91 z28

Engine: 2.5l 6, l98

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Re: need help deciding what shocks to go with

you might have to dish out some serious money but if you plan on keeping the car long. koni's have a lifetime warranty From what I know.

Feb 11, 2010 | 04:21 PM

camaronewbie

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From: Cary, North Carolina

Car: 1992 RS

Engine: Carbed 350

Transmission: 700R4

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Re: need help deciding what shocks to go with

I did the Bilsteins and I like them alot.

Make sure your budget includes $ for an adjustable panhard rod - you'll need it to recenter the rear with the lowering springs.