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05-22-05, 12:57 AM
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My Corvette(s):
|  Edelbrock shocks
I have looked thru the old post and have not seen any mention of the edelbrock
I.A.S.variable dampening shocks has anybody tried these, am looking to put
them on a 86 roadster
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05-22-05, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
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My Corvette(s):
1987 Z51 Silver Coupe |
I don't have them on my Vette, but I do run 'em on my truck. I like 'em.  | |
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05-23-05, 03:58 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA
Posts: 48
My Corvette(s):
'94 Vert |
You might search over on the CF. They've been discussed there in the past.
I put them on my 94 about two years ago. When I first put them on I thought they were the greatest - really helped the harsh ride, tamed the rear end sidestep problem so I wasn't afraid to drive fast on bumpy roads.
A year or so later, I realized that the ride seemed pretty harsh again. I don't know if the shocks deteriorated or if my butt just got used to them or what, but I'm not sure I'd spend the high price again.
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05-23-05, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii,Maui,Lahaina
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My Corvette(s):
1994 Red vert 1986 Blue Silver vette coupe |
I have them on my 86 and 94.
I beat the crap out of them on the 86 with 1.60 60' times and them work for me.
As for the price I could not find a cheaper shock to do the job for me.
Dana 44 86 and dana 36 on the 94.
No wheel hop.
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05-23-05, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hickory Flat, Ga.
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My Corvette(s):
1996 LT-1 Coupe |
I read up on these at all the forums, epinions, etc. and the jury is still out. Expensive experiment.
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05-23-05, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon
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My Corvette(s):
1986 white coupe/STROKER |
Anybody running KYB's? I've heard they are good, and relatively inexpensive.
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05-24-05, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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My Corvette(s):
Blk/Blk '96 LT4 Coupe |
I just put KYB's on mine & love 'em. Called Mid America and negotiated the price down to $135 for all four. I could have spent more and was close to doing it (Edelbrocks, Konis etc...) but decided to go w/ the KYB's & I'm happy I did. Had the car lowered at the same time I added the shocks & the KYB's keep the car plenty stiff enough - even lowered.
KYB's have my recommendation. 
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05-24-05, 02:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Illinois
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My Corvette(s):
1988 Dark Red Coupe |
I just installed the KYB's on my '88. I think they're a great shock. They give a firm ride without being too harsh. I got mine for $121.95 including shipping from Jeg's.
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05-24-05, 02:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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My Corvette(s):
Blk/Blk '96 LT4 Coupe |
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Originally Posted by ZumZum I got mine for $121.95 including shipping from Jeg's. | $121.95 shipped JEG'S...   | |
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05-24-05, 05:34 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 377
My Corvette(s):
1988 Dark Red Coupe |
It wasn't all roses getting them from Jeg's. They sent me 3 vette shocks and a truck shock for crying out loud. So I had to send the truck shock back (they paid for the shipping) and then wait for the vette shock to arrive. I didn't need the shocks for an emergency or anything, but I was still kinda p.o.ed about the whole thing. A truck shock? C'mon who in their right mind when packing that thought "ok, this guy want's 3 corvette shocks and a pickup shock" Jeez.
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05-24-05, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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My Corvette(s):
Blk/Blk '96 LT4 Coupe |
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Originally Posted by ZumZum It wasn't all roses getting them from Jeg's. They sent me 3 vette shocks and a truck shock for crying out loud. So I had to send the truck shock back (they paid for the shipping) and then wait for the vette shock to arrive. I didn't need the shocks for an emergency or anything, but I was still kinda p.o.ed about the whole thing. A truck shock? C'mon who in their right mind when packing that thought "ok, this guy want's 3 corvette shocks and a pickup shock" Jeez. | OK, now I feel a bit better. Just kiddin'!
That is a bit laughable though. I mean, how many guys order 3 shocks for the 'vette & then say, "what the heck, let me get 1 shock for my truck as well".  | |
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