'93 shock suggestions ?

[misterKTM]

My car really handles rough corners poorly. If there are bumps or rippled pavement through the corner - it doesn't hole the road very well....I think my pick-up holds the road better actually :-(.

I'm thinking it is time to try a new set of shocks - hoping that helps. Plus I see one of the front's has a wet oily shaft - so it is probably toast. sooooo, any suggestions on shock brand/style/best place to purchase ??

Thanks

Rob

 

[Tuna]

Bilstein.
I like the stock Z51 shock from the 1996 model. Firm but not too firm.

 

[vader86]

Bilsteins

 

[misterKTM]

Thanks for the replies - it looks like bilsteins are the prefered choice by many folks, from searching other posts....Are these available from general autoparts stores, or are they just factory items ???

 

[vader86]

You wont get them at AutoZone. Unless they can order them, but i think Ecklers had the best price.

 

[vms4evr]

I was bottoming out on some dips in the road, off ramps, and a couple of other choice areas I have to travel over. There was no oil leaking but the shocks were simply tired. Probably all that weight sitting on them for 10+ years...

My 92 came with the base suspension (FE1). Those are Bilsteins but they are the HD version. Just bought the Bilstein Sports (Z51 style). These make a nice upgrade. Supposed to be about 20% stiffer than the base. Well they are

No more bottoming out. The car rides much better.

I got them from VetteBrakes for $300 for the set. Not the best price but the places that offered them for about $270 a set didn't actually have them in stock. VBP had plenty in stock and got them to me quick.

Graham

 

[misterKTM]

Thanks guys, looks like I need to do some shopping.