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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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i searched in the Faqs and found nothing related to my question, saw threads on brakes and tires. For the money what would you guys recommend? Car is a 98 SS. I dont have much to spend in the way of parts, as i just did all the fluids, all the blinkers, back tires and my hours r being cut.

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Konis if you can afford to shell out $800. Otherwise:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=best+shock

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Clark Kent
i searched in the Faqs and found nothing related to my question, saw threads on brakes and tires. For the money what would you guys recommend? Car is a 98 SS. I dont have much to spend in the way of parts, as i just did all the fluids, all the blinkers, back tires and my hours r being cut.

Thanks in advance.
What do you want to do with the car?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Thanks Luder, i saw another thread by Cheap guy after i made mine. Think i might go with the KYBs
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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its a daily driver, 30 miles a day, just want something to replace the busted DeCarbons
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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I think I answered his PM earlier.... But for the rest of you, this is a case I'd put you on Tokico's. BTW, we currently have them on special for $350 shipped (but that won't last very long). http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=20&ModelID=7

The KYB's I'd recommend more if the car had lowering springs so he could adjust the damping to better suit the stiffer springs. Stock springs are more what the Tokico's are meant for, and are built a little better IMHO (though neither is JD Power winning quality IMHO).
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