new shocks

[bodyman]

evening everyone, my 87 rides like a log wagon. people around here tell me i may need shocks. so i guess im going to replace them. i believe they are the ones that came on the car, 104530 miles on them. what would be a good set to put on, i just cruise around any help tia bill

 

[Corvette-Pilot]

I got a set of KYB from www.tirerack.com for about $140-150 delivered.

Seems to be a very popular shock if you do a search of past threads !

 

[c4cruiser]

The KYB Gas-a-just shock is a very good replacement shock and is very reasonable in price. Summit Racing has them for $28 each and only a $9 charge for the order and free shipping.

If you want OEM, the standard Bilstein shock will run about $75 each. You didn't say if your car has either of the optional suspensions, Z51 or Z52. The Z51 suspension will have stiffer springs and larger sway bars while the Z52 will have stiffer rear shocks with the standard FE1 springs and larger front sway bar.

 

[bmas]

Just got fx3 shocks for my 94 from shocks.com only 159.00 a piece and great service.
Bmas

 

[4U2NV1986]

shocks

KYB gas adjust from Summit is a good bet. I just installed four on my 86 and it still rides like a tank, but now with less rebound. I paid 27.95 each for mine, and they are stock in Akron Ohio.

 

[drags1998]

KYB's are real good shocks,A bit to stiff for my taste(had them on 2 other cars- never on a vette) has anyone tried EDLEBROCK IAS. I have heard really good things about them. A little more pricey, BUT REMEMBER,YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[4U2NV1986]

They are real cool looking with the bellows on them. Too pricey for me, but your right you do get what you pay for.

 

[Bill Heygster]

Really depends on what you want to do - Aggressive driving needs aggressive suspension. It all comes down to what you want to spend. However for the money it's hard to beat the KYB gas units. Summit probably does have the best price and they can deliver in a couple days. I just installed at set on my 85. Major difference. It also rode like a log wagon at 120k miles. It will never ride like a Caddy byut it's nice to keep the tires on the ground

 

[oldace84]

I had Koni's installed at all 4 corners. Expensive. But well worth it in the long run.

tony

 

[Tanreall]

My vote goes for Koni also. You just can't beat them.

 

[phxraptor]

Bilsteins

 

[Bmann08]

Z07 bushings?

This looks like a good thread to add my question to. I am wondering if I change my 91 Z07 shocks to KYB, if I need to get HD bushings to install with the different shocks?

I'd really like to keep the FX3, but it's not an option right now. Any help is appreciated.

 

[jerry johnson]

hey, if you're going to change and have any plans to go to bloomington gold or survivor, save the old shocks. it's only 3 yrs till you can go

 

[tyrel]

I love my KYBs, they are excellent performers and the price is right too.

 

[cduckworth]

I puchased a 1995 convertible with 20,000 miles, and the stock Bilsteins drove me crazy: harsh ride and lots of wheel hop on rough roads — the only kind we seem to have in Ohio. I went with the Edelbrock IAS Performers and am very happy with them. I bought them at Jegs, which is a local dealer for me, and the installation is very easy. The ride is much more civilized and I don't think performance was hurt; in fact, on rough roads it is better. Remember, the Edelbrocks were developed for performance under adverse conditions. Check out Edelbrock's Web site for a full explanation. I'm not certain that I buy all of the techno jargon on Edelbrock's Web site, but the shocks do perform, and, for me at least, they are well worth the money. (You also can unload the old Bilsteins on a Corvette forum site, which is nice for something that was going in the trash.)

 

[vettenick]

I put the Edelbrock shocks on my car. I liked the way the car rode and handled. Much better than the Bilsteins.

 

[kenwa]

cduckworth, my '96 sort of skips sideways a little when it hits a rough patch of road. Very annoying. Does yours do this, and did the new shocks help?
Ken

 

[cduckworth]

Absolutely! Many (most?) roads in Ohio are not all that smooth. I found the Bilsteins are fine on smooth roads. But on rough ones, I encountered bump steer and wheel hop. The traction-control light would come on when accelerating on such roads. I don't plan on running the Vette on a track, but I do drive on many types of roads, and I want a decent ride (no, not Oldsmobile soft) and decent performance. For me, the Edelbrocks work. I detect no increase in body roll, brake dive, or acceleration lift. The ride is much, much better, and I experience far, far less bump steer and wheel hop.

I'm a happy camper.

 

[kenwa]

Thanks for the feedback, cduckworth.

Those of you who went with KYB, did they help reduce the bump steer and wheel hop?

Ken

 

[craig0ry]

I don't care about wheel hop on rough roads or anything... Just balls out performance.

I need something stiff enough for "high speeds" and road and autocross courses.

I am trying to decide between Bilsteins and Konis... ? Can anyone voice in on this?

This is for a Bone stock '84...