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Shocking Question

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

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Shocking Question

Posted: 3/21/07 6:36pmMessage 1 of 18
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Blue-79
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Ashburn, VA - USA
Joined: 3/16/2007
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Vette(s): 1979 L-48 Coupe, 4-speed, Blue/Blue, in family 20 years
I will be undertaking some suspension work on my '79.
 
I am more interested in a good driver than ensuring that every bit and piece is as-original.
 
Anyone have suggestions or reccomendations on shocks??
 
I am considering Konis or Bilsteins, in addition to O.E.M.s.
 
Thanks.
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Posted: 3/21/07 6:37pmMessage 2 of 18
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition
I have Bilsteins...I swear by them...well worth the extra $$$ !!

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Posted: 3/21/07 7:00pmMessage 3 of 18
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North Charleston, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
Bilsteins
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Posted: 3/21/07 7:16pmMessage 4 of 18
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Blue-79
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Ashburn, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-48 Coupe, 4-speed, Blue/Blue, in family 20 years
Thanks, Jim!!  Thumbs%20Up
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Posted: 3/21/07 7:18pmMessage 5 of 18
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Ashburn, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-48 Coupe, 4-speed, Blue/Blue, in family 20 years
Thanks, Ranger3!!  Thumbs%20Up
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Posted: 3/21/07 7:34pmMessage 6 of 18
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Licking, MO - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 one owner L48 auto, silver with oyster interior, and 2001 coupe, torch red with light oak interior, museum delivery.
I put KYB shocks on the back of our 79 a few years ago and kept the originals on the front.  Haven't put many miles on the car but they seem to work well and seem compatible with the oem's.
 
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Posted: 3/21/07 8:47pmMessage 7 of 18
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Delco stayed with what GM thought was best... They handled the Tail Of The Dragon fine. Thats probally as rough as it will ever get!

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Posted: 3/21/07 9:25pmMessage 8 of 18
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I prefer the Delcos too. Price is reasonable and like Tux said good enough for original equipment.  Shoot, I even got a spare set for the day I need em. Think I paid $110 for the set from Last Detail.   Mike
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Posted: 3/22/07 8:56amMessage 9 of 18
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If you are keeping the original style rear steel spring the Delco's will be great. If you are changing to a glass rear spring then go with KYB's or Bilsteins. 
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Posted: 3/22/07 9:07amMessage 10 of 18
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
KYB gas adjusts and I swear by them!
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