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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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i have a 93 z28 mildly built and i want to know which brand shocks would u guys suggest for my front and rear. i also have 3.73s in the rear when peeling off i get alot of wheel hop on my right side. how can i fix that?
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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pricey, yes, great shock Koni. Blisteins are a little cheaper....
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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okay and for the wheel hop the shocks should take care of that? or would i need some type of support bar
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Lower control arms can help reduce wheel hop
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Lower control arms can help reduce wheel hop
id do LCA's b4 shocks if your shocks are still good
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