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What brand of shock absorber do you have ?

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Stingraynut:
After much research concerning the harsh ride in my 88, I'm close to replacing my shockies, everything points to them being too hard for Nth Qld roads - it's coming down to a choice between US Monroes around $200-230 a pair and Aussie Gabriels. I'm looking for the softer shock but want it to last a reasonable time.
 
Normally I'd avoid the cheaper alternative but then I might regret it, if the Monroe's are still too hard.

So what shocks are popular and how do they ride ?

TIO
Stingraynut

Brutus:
I bought my shocks (KYB I think) the same time as my new glass rear spring. They are specially valved to react to the fibreglass spring to counteract it's inherent rebound qualities. Got them direct from VB&P for around $30.00US a pair.

Scott81:
Bilstiens on my 81 with a 7-leaf spring.  The ride is much less harsh than I thought it would be, actually not much difference from the old GM shocks/glass spring.  If Brutus and I can do a 14 hour drive and survive it must be OK. :22

Brutus:

--- Quote ---Originally posted by Scott81
  If Brutus and I can do a 14 hour drive and survive it must be OK. :22
--- End quote ---

Now I know why my back aches all the time! There's nothing like sitting in the RH side of a Vette and not having a steering wheel to hold on to. And then there's driving on the LH side......no bloody right arm rest!

Stingraynut:
$30 a pair !!!!!!!!

What year was that ?

I'm a big fan of the Stingray, they're the best IMO -  Geez, I shoulda bought a Stingray after all !!! - especially if you can get shocks for that price !!!!

Seriously though, thanks for the quick reply, Brutus. The KYB's have been recommended to me, where/who is VB & P ?

I know that the C4 suspension is fairly different to the C3, so any C4'ers out there ?

S'nut

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