Gabriel ReadyMount
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Gabriel ReadyMount Any one have experience with these. Seem pretty easy to install but can not find reviews for my tipe of car. 2000 camaro v6.....https://www.carid.com/2000-chevy-cam...-79724555.html
They're certainly not a "high performance" shock, and if you're looking for a lowered ride height, I doubt that they'll provide it. Pretty much a "stock height, garden variety" replacement part.
I agree.....HOWEVER, if the OP is looking to do the work himself, and isn't highly experienced, or has the necessary spring compressors, these "ready to go" set-ups would be easy for him to swap in. But indeed, Bilsteins would be a better choice.
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Verdad Gallardo If you have help definitely spend a little extra and put in a little extra for the good stuff. It's worth it.
Last edited by blackandgold; Jan 24, 2017 at 08:34 PM.
You can rent spring compressors from advance auto for free and if you're capable of swapping the assembly you're capable of using compressors. I did it myself in highschool with no help so I'm pretty sure it's not rocket science.
If you have help definitely spend a little extra and put in a little extra for the good stuff. It's worth it.
If you have help definitely spend a little extra and put in a little extra for the good stuff. It's worth it.
I rented my spring compressors from an auto parts store and returned them when I was done and got my money back, it'll save you a bit of money for something you'll probably not use again for at least a few years. If ride quality matters to you at all, defintely save a little more for the Bilsteins (or Str.ts.) Not saying that the Gabriel's are bad, just that Bilstein is a reputable brand that balances ride comfort and good driveability along with a shock that should last a long time too. However, they will be more pricey for sure. Depends on if you'll need shock mounts, insulators, and coil spring insulators for each of the front sides (this is where the Gabriel ReadyMount looks to be the better/easier and cheaper option.)
Ride quality is everything to me, so much that I couldn't take the solid axle for my daily driver (mainly because the roads I drive on unsettle the solid axle so much that it unnerved me so much that I couldn't take it anymore) so I got something that has IRS. I don't know if you care about ride quality as much as me, but if you do, Bilstein is regarded pretty well in this category when they are paired with stock springs. Food for thought...
You can rent spring compressors from advance auto for free and if you're capable of swapping the assembly you're capable of using compressors. I did it myself in highschool with no help so I'm pretty sure it's not rocket science.
If you have help definitely spend a little extra and put in a little extra for the good stuff. It's worth it.
If you have help definitely spend a little extra and put in a little extra for the good stuff. It's worth it.
One thing to keep in mind, is that for the most part, none of us know each other personally, therefore we're not familiar with each individual's expertise level or tool inventory. Yes, I'm 64 years of age, and have been "shade tree wrenching" since I was 16. I don't know everything, but I do have a lot of experience,andt when dispensing advice, I try not to assume that everyone else is as experienced as I am....
Last edited by blackandgold; Jan 25, 2017 at 03:45 PM. Reason: I swear I passed an english class once.
Getting the springs off of an old shock has to be the worst job I can think of. They are always rusted on and need to be cut off. For $122 each on a DD I would try them. I have the koni on now and they are a Good shock. I have always used Monroe in the past and still like them for their smooth ride, they are not a favorite here with race car minds.
OP show us a picture of the front shock when you get them off and tell us how easy it was to do the job.
OP show us a picture of the front shock when you get them off and tell us how easy it was to do the job.
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Getting the springs off of an old shock has to be the worst job I can think of. They are always rusted on and need to be cut off. For $122 each on a DD I would try them. I have the koni on now and they are a Good shock. I have always used Monroe in the past and still like them for their smooth ride, they are not a favorite here with race car minds.
OP show us a picture of the front shock when you get them off and tell us how easy it was to do the job.
OP show us a picture of the front shock when you get them off and tell us how easy it was to do the job.
This is like saying that if you buy an aftermarket exhaust you have a race car mind set and the only acceptable thing is to waste money on a new factory exhaust.
Getting the springs off of an old shock has to be the worst job I can think of. They are always rusted on and need to be cut off. For $122 each on a DD I would try them. I have the koni on now and they are a Good shock. I have always used Monroe in the past and still like them for their smooth ride, they are not a favorite here with race car minds.
OP show us a picture of the front shock when you get them off and tell us how easy it was to do the job.
OP show us a picture of the front shock when you get them off and tell us how easy it was to do the job.
I will second/third the opinion of upgrading to a Koni STR.T or Bilstein as a good option for a good riding and performing shock. Many people are "satisfied" with cheap replacement shocks, but don't realize the difference or value in a good one until they switch to a higher quality shock. It is not just a performance mod, but the overall feel and ride of the car is greatly improved, even with a stock spring. I always recommend my customers to order new strut mount isolators when replacing shocks or springs since they always tend to rust where the stud comes through. Plus they are cheap to replace while you are there.
I believe you will be happy with the decision you made and will feel a dramatic improvement in ride quality and overall feedback from the car
I believe you will be happy with the decision you made and will feel a dramatic improvement in ride quality and overall feedback from the car
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