C3 - Performer IAS shocks

[RodsnRides]

I have been contemplating this upgrade since I got the car in August. Background: In March of last year, I installed Edelbrock Performer IAS shocks in our '98 Silverado Z-71. I am a fan of Edelbrock product (no, no commissions, really) and thought I would give this a try since the Z-71 Bilstein fronts were leaking (90K miles). Read the product reviews on their website, including one from a guy who put them on an S-10 and then his Vette. I thought, well-okay, try it on the truck. Sure enough, they are incredible on the truck. We go camping, drive dirt roads, etc. Most washboard roads will make a pickup truck 'dance' around a bit. This truck rode like a Cadillac on airbags. Awesome.

But, they aren't cheap, and there are plenty of projects asking for money, so: I'm thinking of doing this, but would really appreciate the opinion of others out there. Mostly normal driving, occasional spirited driving on mountain roads, but nothing extreme like racing-either straight line or twisties. Our roads do have bumps, holes and frost-heaves here. Tires are BFG 225-70 T/A radials (not my first choice, came with them and they are too new to change yet).

Do you folks have an opinion one way or the other regarding these shocks, or recommendations for something else? On the car now are pretty new looking Sears Road Handler or Steady Handler grey-bodied shocks (can't remember just now). Thanks for your advice.

Rick

 

[75 flame orange]

hi i'm a new member
i also have been thing about trying those shocks also on my 75
are they really that good
carmen

 

[RodsnRides]

C2 and C3

That's what I'm trying to figure out-how are they in a Corvette? I CAN tell you they are great in a pickup truck. Really.

After looking at the www.edelbrock.com web site, I also note that the shocks cover 63-82 cars, which means C2 and C3 years.

I find it hard to believe no one out there has given them a try. I will tell you this-I am buying a set with my tax refund. So, give it a few months and I will have a report for you. It's snowing here now, so the car isn't going anywhere for a while...

Rick

 

[75 flame orange]

i'll be waiting.
tomorrow the temp is going to be 60
i think i'll take off the car cover
and go for a ride,just to keep everything loose