Koni Monotube vs. Twin Tube for 1985 IROC
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Car: 1985 Iroc
Engine: LB9, V8 5.0L 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: G80, ?
Koni Monotube vs. Twin Tube for 1985 IROC
So, I just pulled out my 1985 IROC from being garaged for 12+ years.
Issue of concern - car is bottoming out in the rear. All factory installed shocks/struts/springs. Looking to keep it stock height.
In all my research to purchase new shocks/struts, I have narrowed it down to Koni Sport Yellows. But here is the catch, I now understand for the rears I can go with the monotube (30-1265 Sport 82-92 Camaro) or the twintube (8241 1140 Sport 93-02 Camaro).
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While I like the fact of the monotube design pros vs. cons, I also like the benefit of the twintube being adjustable without removing it from the vehicle. The monotube is adjustable, but needs to be removed to adjust.
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Should I choose the twintube design, what am I sacrificing over the other for weekend spirited driving?
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Do I really need to care about cavitation in twintubes or them having a 'softer ride' than the monotubes?
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Monotube (30-1265 Sport 82-92 Camaro) or Twintube (8241 1140 Sport 93-02 Camaro).
Thanks in advance for all your inputs, thoughts & recommendations.
Issue of concern - car is bottoming out in the rear. All factory installed shocks/struts/springs. Looking to keep it stock height.
In all my research to purchase new shocks/struts, I have narrowed it down to Koni Sport Yellows. But here is the catch, I now understand for the rears I can go with the monotube (30-1265 Sport 82-92 Camaro) or the twintube (8241 1140 Sport 93-02 Camaro).
#1
While I like the fact of the monotube design pros vs. cons, I also like the benefit of the twintube being adjustable without removing it from the vehicle. The monotube is adjustable, but needs to be removed to adjust.
#2
Should I choose the twintube design, what am I sacrificing over the other for weekend spirited driving?
#3
Do I really need to care about cavitation in twintubes or them having a 'softer ride' than the monotubes?
#4
Monotube (30-1265 Sport 82-92 Camaro) or Twintube (8241 1140 Sport 93-02 Camaro).
Thanks in advance for all your inputs, thoughts & recommendations.
Last edited by 1985_IROC; 10-10-2017 at 09:59 PM.