Whats the best shocks and struts?

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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Default Whats the best shocks and struts?

Hey, i gotta 87 z28 with a stock suspension, Im wondering what performance shocks and struts i should get for around 100-150 dollars? Are shocks and struts that cost 100-150 still good quality? And what brands are the best to pick from? And any other tips are great aswell.

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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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you'd be lucky to get ONE for that price, but it all depends on what you are after
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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I spend 700 on my shock/spring package...... 150 wont go very far here
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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I dont need springs, just shocks and struts. Is KONI a good brand?
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Koni is great, but those are one of the most expensive shocks on the market. For $150, go to autozone and get stock replacements, that's all you're going to be able to afford. KYB GR2's are actually a decent shock for the price.
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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eh i use bilstine for now and eibach 1.5 inch lowering springs but since you said no springs i guess that douent count
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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the springs were only like 100 bucks...... my shock/strut setup was 600. they arent cheap
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Well i see if i can talk my parents into something around 4-500 dollars. But are springs really nessacary to replace?
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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no they arent, but neither are the shocks/struts. do the 3rd gens have a control arm setup? LCA relocation brackets are one of the best drag racing mods u can do
 
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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I've been told shocks and struts really improve your overall driving, and are definatly worth the money. And i dont know about the control arm. But im not making a dragster anyway.
 



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