shocks? kyb? or?

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Looking to replace all 4 shocks on my dart, And was looking at Kyb shocks at 155$ shipped for all 4 or should i go with cheaper? regular ones? do the kybs make that big of a difference? thanks!
 
raw111 said:
Looking to replace all 4 shocks on my dart, And was looking at Kyb shocks at 155$ shipped for all 4 or should i go with cheaper? regular ones? do the kybs make that big of a difference? thanks!
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In my book KYB's are the best bang for the buck.

Find them as cheap as you can, and go for it.
 
I had a set of KYB's on my dart and I thought it made for a harsh ride.
I switched them for basic Monroe shocks and was much happier.

Just my two cents.
 
Bilstein is probably the best shock out there. The KYB shocks have a bad reputation for being harsh. Once again, the guys at Firm Feel can set you up with the correct shocks for your car.
 
AndyF said:
Bilstein is probably the best shock out there. The KYB shocks have a bad reputation for being harsh. Once again, the guys at Firm Feel can set you up with the correct shocks for your car.
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I would call them firm not harsh. That's actually what I like about them.
I like the firm feel they give my car. No bouncy bounce.


I believe bilstein,Koni,edelbrock probably make a better shock, but at what cost ?
Get out your American Express.
 
Just put 4 new KYB's on my car a couple weeks ago. Replaced blown out air-max shocks in the back and something even older in the front. With the same springs and torsion bars I love the ride, nice and firm, solid in the corners, but I definitely wouldn't call it harsh at least for the short trips I'm taking. I would absolutely recommend them.
 
1968FormulaS340 said:
How do you want your car to ride?
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I've had both the off the shelf replacements and now have the KYB shocks.
I'd also call the KYB's firm but not harsh on a standard road. Drive those same shocks on a road that has tons of cracks or major imperfections, they feel even more like a performance shock, but you don't fly down dirt roads in a sports car do you?? and NO I don't believe that the Duke boys used KYB shocks, although it would have been a great ad campaign...
I personally think that they're the best bang for the buck, but then again I've got big wheels and drive my car like a go cart :lol: ( see post about cracked k-frame #-o )
 
i drive it like a regular car, its a slant 6! i have no choice :p but right now. its got almost 40k and all blown out original shocks so im just trying to get it to hold the road a lil and not sound like its falling apart over every bump
 
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