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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Hey, I recently got an 82 firebird S/e of craigslist and I'm looking to upgrade the struts and coils so it handles better. Does anybody have recommendations on parts?
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Re: suspension

Welcome. If you go to the suspension board and try some searches you'll find vast amounts of info. advice and opinions.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Re: suspension

welcome aboard!

are you looking to keep a stock height and look, or going to lower?
moog springs are usually the go-to for a stock replacement, eibach for lowering

a good budget shock/strut would be the kyb gr2s, but if you've got more money go koni or bilstein
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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I have the KYB GR2's and don't have any complaints. They are fair priced too.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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Re: suspension

Originally Posted by Wild_child
Hey, I recently got an 82 firebird S/e of craigslist and I'm looking to upgrade the struts and coils so it handles better. Does anybody have recommendations on parts?
Welcome to the board.

For daily/weekend driving go with the KYBs. Good product for the price.
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