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Shocks for 88

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Stingraynut:
Hi everyone, this is my first post here.

I use CorvetteForum a lot but thought it would be handy to get our aussie perspective on some things.


I posted this topic -re the harsh ride in my 88 -
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?&id=542153&postid=1543778793#1543778793

Basically I said "The ride in my 88 is very harsh and our roads (Cairns) are in poor condition. The entire car skips sideways on tiny bumps so although the tyres are huge I reckon I get better roadholding in my Fairlane !!!!!!"


The response suggests that many others are disappointed with the handling on rough roads.

I also discovered that the 88 has year specific shocks, which may be handy for others to know.

I found an interesting post here by 77cvt on spring rates and shocks - it was for a C3 but I think it applies to all cars

http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=432

My question is this - can I buy shockabsorbers for my 88 in Aus ?

Any suggestions on getting softer one's ?

TIA
S'nut

DMCPONT:
There are several brands  you c ould try..  Bilstens, KYB, Monroe & even pedders etc..

The first two are purely imported.. the KYB are usually made by Gabriel & the Pedders .. locally.. are made by Monroe Australia in SA. reputably as cheaply as possible.

Leave really two.. Bilstens & Monroe USA.

Buying them from GM USA will cost a big buck by the time they are actually here.. and cost alot outright to start with.. may not be a top option.

Monroe USA  - follow this link ...

http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup/E_Catalog/catalog.aspx?sec=ocl&page=ocl_ecatalog&VG=0&MK=7&MDL=124&YR=1988&LST=559

Monroe (USA - not Australia!) produces TWO standards.. one is basically good ride with economics.. (ie freeway cruiser)
The other is primarily a firmer ride &  Monroes top of the quality line-up shock.

If your looking for them .. have a look on the link ....
http://www.usgmserviceparts.com
they are listed there...  (2) Go to Corvette Section (3) Go to 84+ Corvette (4) Go to Brakes & Mechanical.    Cost is around $180 pr plus GST for the better of the two class's and that includes delivery if prepaid by credit card etc.

This is not a commercial.  The part # you need is #5938 for the fronts & #5939 for the rears.. ring around if you wish .. somebody may have them local for you or whatever.
Hope this is of service .
Dave

johnny86convert:
Just a  new  thread  but  DMCPONT  I'm  at  berry  where  are  you??  its  lonely  down  here  with  most  of  the  vettesters  in  the  gong??  ;););)

DMCPONT:
We are at Oak Flats.. just up the proverbial Road.. (Ponti-World Industrial Rd etc)
Dave

Stingraynut:
Thanks for the info and links DMCPONT.

DrJ on the corvetteForum emailed me with some pics and info about sagging springs hitting the bump stops - so I'll check that out first as it does feel a bit like that.

As I mentioned , I discovered that the 88 has different shocks than 84-87 and 89- on. Are the part numbers you mention specifically for an 88?

I don't know why the 88 is singled out and whether it's a dimensions/travel or other difference...........yet


Thanks,

S'nut

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