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Feb 21, 2008 | 11:25 PM

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What Shocks?

I am looking to change my stock shocks that have 113,000 on them, but I don't want my car to be lowered I want to have the stock stance. What would be the best shocks to go with to improve my ride?

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:36 AM

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a lot of people are going to say koni because they are the best. but i cant afford something like that right now. so i am interested in this as well. what would be good shocks if you dont plan on lowering.

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:41 AM

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Me too. I want some good shocks but I don't plan on lowering...

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:38 PM

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If performance isn't an issue, go with some stock replacement shocks from NAPA or Autozone or Advance...

If performance IS an issue, you can't beat Konis...but you could settle for KYBs or something else. Bilstein is on back order (have been since last year, AFAIK) or I'd recommend those.

Good luck...
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Feb 22, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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KYB's are hard to beat for there price.

Feb 22, 2008 | 03:03 PM

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KYB AGXs are your best bet if you don't feel like burning 8 bills for shocks. Still would recomend Konis though. Well worth the price.

Feb 22, 2008 | 03:12 PM

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KYB's are hard to beat for there price.

I loved my KYBs for handling.
Hated em for drag racing

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Feb 23, 2008 | 09:29 AM

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Feb 23, 2008 | 09:35 AM

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Will the High pro Tokico shocks have the stock stance(no lowering).

Feb 23, 2008 | 01:20 PM

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if you run on stock springs, your stance won't change.

Feb 23, 2008 | 02:14 PM

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We have had good results with the Tokicos and the KYBs. Both are a good all round performance shocks IMO.

Are the KYBs good for a daily driver with improved ride quality? I dont plan on track racing or anything like that. I just want the ride quality to increase...

Feb 23, 2008 | 02:44 PM

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Like many say, koni's the best mod they've done to the car. Quality mods, not quantity. Instead of buying some ahve decent springs and shocks, buy the koni's and run your stock springs. You won't be disapointed, especially as a DD

Feb 24, 2008 | 07:07 AM

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Bilstein HD's are also a very good shock. You can find them for $350 - $400. Lots of folks have run the Bilsteins with great success.

Good luck.

Feb 24, 2008 | 10:24 AM

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i think thats what my best bet would be next to the konis. so i think i am going to start saving for some bilstein hds. thanks for all the good info guys, even though i didnt start this thing.

Feb 24, 2008 | 04:25 PM

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Bilstein HD's are also a very good shock. You can find them for $350 - $400. Lots of folks have run the Bilsteins with great success.

Good luck.

Where can you get Bilsteins now? They've been on backorder for over a year, AFAIK...

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Feb 25, 2008 | 10:28 AM

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You can't get Bilstein HD's right now - and haven't been able for some time. That's why people are turning to KYB AGX. If you go KYB, make sure to get the AGX adjustable - and NOT Gas-a-justs or whatever they call them.