92blue

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I have my right front strut leaking oil, so I'm gonna go ahead and replace atleast the front two struts. I would like to do the rear shocks as well though. Depends how far I can stretch my money. I have tried searching, but I still can't decide what would be best for my needs (between Koni's, KYB, or Bilsteins mainly). The car is my daily driver, so I don't too stiff of a ride. I certainly want it firmer than stock though.

What do you guys recommend I get?
Are adjustable shocks worth the extra money?

Oh, one more thing....I wanted to change my springs after I finished with my new engine, which won't be till late this year. would this be a better time to go ahead an get new springs, or should I leave the stock ones in there for now?

JeffT

for a daily driver the Bilstein's or blue Tokico's would be nice.

I would do the springs whenever you do the shocks/struts upgrade if possible.

ebmiller88

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If you can swing it, do the springs while you have it all apart. Why do it twice?

If you can afford them, I'd go with Bilsteins....period. If you're on a budget, go with the KYBs from Tirerack ($177 for all 4 shipped to my door). They give a great ride for the money.

HTH..

Ed

1982chevycamaroz28

im gettin KYB GR2 struts and KYB gas-a-just shocks for my car and its kike 163 something delieved to my door from summit.

yankeecarman

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I read a lot about the different brands of shocks here for quite some time before I ordered. Everyone was really happy with the KYB GR-2 and the Gas A-Just. Persuaded me to order a set. I live in Australia and I just had them put on several weeks ago. I think they are great for a daily driver. Very reasonable priced also.

92blue

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How much are the GR-2 and Gas-a-Just stiffer than stock? I was looking at them in Summit a few days ago, but they seem so cheap compared to some other shocks. Why is that?

KYB has the Gas-a-Just shock, and the GR-2 shock. For struts, they only have one choice...the GR-2, but whats the main difference from the two types of rear shocks?

I was also looking at the Koni's....you can adjust the shock without removing them. The **** is on the shock tower from what I understand. I know they are way more expensive, but is the adjustability worth the extra money?

f-crazy

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well your definelty gonna notice the difference from stock...
night and day especially if u replace/upgrade all the bushings maybe some tie rods..and it will be leaps better then new...there cheaper cuz there a good everyday shock, not really aimed at severe duty but they preform quite well when pushed

the difference betwwen the two is the GR-2 get the same technology as the strut...the other is a "regular" shock

if you did a lot of road racing and auto-x then id say ti would be worth it..but us guy here can only do so much your gonna have to decide what to do

HTH

rob