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03-04-03, 07:58 AM
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Shocking things for C4.s
Has anybody used KYB shocks on thier C4. Are they any good. Both my front shocks are leaking and the front end seems to be bottoming out. My 86 C4 conv. has 50,000 miles on it . With the front transverse leaf sping I feel I need a better shock than the stock ones. I can get a good price on KYB's. Money is a concern for me right now since my other half is building a new house. Thanks for any info......Bob
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03-04-03, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Staten Island, NY
Posts: 1,626
My Corvette(s): 1999 Torch Red Coupe
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YES!!! 120 for a set of 4 from VBP, luv them. My cars ride softer now but stiff enough to still be a Vette.
I would highly recomend them.
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03-04-03, 10:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dunmore, Pa.
Posts: 246
My Corvette(s): 1991 Coupe Blk/Blk
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I just put a set on this winter, but the car is still on jack stands so I didn't get to try them yet.
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91 Coupe - Black/Black
Almost Stock - 40K
160 Stat, TB bypass, Custom PCM Programming, Radiator cleaned.
"Everything sucks except what is supposed to"
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03-04-03, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bethalto, Illinois
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My Corvette(s): 1986 Red Coupe - L-98
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Where is a good place to order them from...my 86 needs a set.
BTW, the front shocks look almost too easy to replace...what about the rear????
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L-98
Red, slate leather
Flowmaster exhaust
103,000 miles
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03-04-03, 06:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bethalto, Illinois
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My Corvette(s): 1986 Red Coupe - L-98
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Where is a good place to order them from...my 86 needs a set.
BTW, the front shocks look almost too easy to replace...what about the rear????
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1986 Coupe
L-98
Red, slate leather
Flowmaster exhaust
103,000 miles
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03-04-03, 07:55 PM
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Location: Staten Island, NY
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My Corvette(s): 1999 Torch Red Coupe
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03-05-03, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dunmore, Pa.
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My Corvette(s): 1991 Coupe Blk/Blk
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I got mine from Summitracing.com
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91 Coupe - Black/Black
Almost Stock - 40K
160 Stat, TB bypass, Custom PCM Programming, Radiator cleaned.
"Everything sucks except what is supposed to"
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03-05-03, 10:22 AM
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Wel I put the fronts on last night in my parking lot and it was a peice of cake. I just raised the hood and used a little bottle jack. I was finished in about 30 mins. The ride is BACK. I'm very pleased with the KYB's. The rear shocks look a little harder But I can wait till I have my garage back. Thanks for the Info.....Bob
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03-05-03, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Posts: 732
My Corvette(s): 1995 AdmiralBlue LT4/A4
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just put the KYB's on my 95' I like them stiffer ride then my 47K bilstiens.. I think I will have the bilstiens rebuilt at some point but for now I'm enjoying the stiffer ride... along with my new upgraded brakes..
-Rick
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03-27-03, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Dracut MA
Posts: 583
My Corvette(s): 1994 Black Rose Coupe
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In the process of installing them now.
Wont have an opinion for a bit.
$126 tirerack.com
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04-06-03, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 128
My Corvette(s): 2004 Coupe A4, Mag Red II
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Absolutely best place to buy shocks is www.shox.com you have to call them.......they will sell you retail even though the site looks like wholesale only.....
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04-28-03, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 990
My Corvette(s): 1984 Black
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No pun intended....but KYB'S are cheap....if you are going to do it....get the best.......they will last, and you will be happier...
been there....done that...
tony
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04-30-03, 03:56 AM
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KYB shocks
Hello:
I just installed a set of kyb's on my 89 Vette this past Sunday.
They are great!
I run with Koni's in the front and KYB's in the back. This seem to be the right combination of performance and ride quality that I have been looking for. The car really sticks to the road and takes the bumps really well.
www.c4dhr.com had a set of koni shocks fo sale, but they only fit a c-3 and not a c-4....shame, because they were on sale for $50 each.
Anyways...I love my KYB's
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05-01-03, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Vancouver Washington
Posts: 125
My Corvette(s): 1992
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FX3
I have a 92 with the FX3 suspeension. I want to change the shocks and do not feel the electronic shocks are worth 200 eack. Can I change the to a standard shock, or is the mounting unique in the ones I have?
Thanks
Ron
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