Replacing shocks on weekend driver
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What manufacturer did y'all go with for the front shock mounts? I had a hellava time with the ACDelco right side. Apparently ACDelco changed manufacturing on the right mount (or outsourced it) and now the mount doesn't even match the holes. I sent all the Delco stuff back and went with Moog. Perfect match.
First pic is the right side "new" style ACDelco mount. Second pic is the left side ACDelco, but looks like the factory mount.
First pic is the right side "new" style ACDelco mount. Second pic is the left side ACDelco, but looks like the factory mount.
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Moog with a few other components on my car that are Moog as well, including the shock mounts. No complaints with installation or driveability so far. I take that as a good reliable company where you don't have to have the hassle of things not working during installation + no waiting time for sending back products. Not saying there are outliers... But for the most part they do their job very well
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The front sits higher than the rear as it sits now, especially on the drivers side. I really hate to spend the cash on it, but I'm going to go with BMR 1 inch lowering A arms and use a spacer to lower it a half inch or a little more. It'll still give me the option of easily lowering it more in the future if I want. BMR sells half inch spacers separately for the A arms.
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The front sits higher than the rear as it sits now, especially on the drivers side. I really hate to spend the cash on it, but I'm going to go with BMR 1 inch lowering A arms and use a spacer to lower it a half inch or a little more. It'll still give me the option of easily lowering it more in the future if I want. BMR sells half inch spacers separately for the A arms.
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The front sits higher than the rear as it sits now, especially on the drivers side. I really hate to spend the cash on it, but I'm going to go with BMR 1 inch lowering A arms and use a spacer to lower it a half inch or a little more. It'll still give me the option of easily lowering it more in the future if I want. BMR sells half inch spacers separately for the A arms.
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Thanks! You should definitely throw them on. I can't speak for the Bilstiens but these STR.T's are light years ahead of the old DeCarbons. Not only does the whole car feel more solid, but it actually rides smoother yet more formal at the same time if that makes sense