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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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good shocks/struts???

my rear shock is busted, can any1 suggest a nice replacement brand or specific product? im not looking for anything fancy just something that will give me a nice ride its my DD not a track car or anything close.
many thanks in advance
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

Look up these for the price there good for a daily driver or a car that wont see the track.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ky...maro/year/1990
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

do you know if it comes with any type of mounting hardware or warranty? its a good price even if i buy the harware seperately, autozone has the same ones for $50 more but has a lifetime warranty hand has mounting hardware.
im on the fence on who to order from. do i really need a lifetime warranty?? for $50 more...

the $50 extra is for the pair.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 05:05 AM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

therer 100 bucks a pair and the mounting hardware comes with the shocks. Personally I dont think you need a life time warrenty but its a free warenty then it doesnt hurt to have it.

kyb also makes some twin tube shocks that are a tad cheeper and will work well to. I just really dont like monroe shocks as there the cheepest ones you can get. For a extra 10-20 bucks kybs are better in the long run IMO
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

alright so stay away from monroe i might be ordering a pair here pretty soon just gotta wait till the end of the month
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

You can get monroe. I just dont really like them IMO and always had problems with them after 30k miles on other vehicles.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

I have manroe on my bird with poly bushing, and the ride is good. I also dont have the squeak either.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

any1 have bad experiences with KYBs???
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

I'm also in the same boat. I'd like my IROC to ride as it did 26 years ago. I'd LOVE to get Bilstiens but those are like $750+ for a set of 4. Does anyone rebuild the stock Delco-Bilstien rear struts that I have now?

What about KYB AGX?

Or are run of the mill KYBs going to be perfectly fine?
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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Re: good shocks/struts???

If you want an OEM replacement then go with KYB GR-2.
I have them on all 4 wheels and I like them, they are not super stiff but still handle very well and have a good ride.
AGX have damping adjustments and cost considerably more.
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