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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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hey guys.. im wantin 2 get new shock all the way around.. i just replaced the front shocks but theyre auto zone cheapo's.. i really need rear shocks.. ive got c6 vette wheels on the it so its pretty bad over bumps.. i got eibach pro kit (1.5" drop) on it.. any suggestions on which shocks i should get?? or should i just get some auto zone cheapo's on the back too??
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is it just a daily driver? if so , do what your budget allows.if you drag race or auto x , i would spend some money on good parts.
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replace the fronts with slp eibachs which i just may happen to be selling, and then pick up some HD's or slp's for the rear too
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Go search the suspension section but in order:
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Depends on what you wanna spend but the Koni's are far above the rest. You'll blow out the AZ cheapys quickly cause they are not made for a lowered car. Pricing at stranoparts.com
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^^^ this man speaks the truth. thats why i bought tokico blues
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Originally Posted by ATech08
hey guys.. im wantin 2 get new shock all the way around.. i just replaced the front shocks but theyre auto zone cheapo's.. i really need rear shocks.. ive got c6 vette wheels on the it so its pretty bad over bumps.. i got eibach pro kit (1.5" drop) on it.. any suggestions on which shocks i should get?? or should i just get some auto zone cheapo's on the back too??
We have the Tokico Blue Hp Series in stock and ready to ship. The Tokico's will be a better choice than the auto zone cheapo's. Give us a call or check out our site for pricing.

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales
We have the Tokico Blue Hp Series in stock and ready to ship. The Tokico's will be a better choice than the auto zone cheapo's. Give us a call or check out our site for pricing.

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-bodySuspension.htm
where do i order??
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