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Old 04-09-2001, 10:56 PM
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What shocks are best? have a good ride?

I have an 89 GTA W/eibach lowering springs. What shocks perform well and have a decent ride?

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Transmission: CAMARO 700R4 FIREBIRD TH-400
I like my monroe sensatrac havent had any problems with them and ive had them 2 years
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Car: 92 Formula
Engine: L98
Transmission: A4
KYB Gr2 Struts and Gas-a-just shocks...

really nice ride.

I would recommend them to anyone..

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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI
Transmission: T56, T5
I just installed Jamex Lowering springs and replaced my blown Monroe rear shocks with KYB gas-a-just shocks. Rides great.
I will replace the front struts with the KYB GR2's when I get some more cash.

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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: Blueprint 383
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
I just put on Eibach pro-kit springs and tokico shocks/struts and it rides good and handles very good. Ask my 4th gen buddies!!
Later,
Craig

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Recent additions: Del-A-lum front control arm bushings, Moog ball-joints, Energy suspension front sway bar end links, Moog rear sway bar end links, Eibach pro-kit springs, tokico shocks/struts. Need relocation brackets and control arms.
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