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Topic: edelbrock ias shock absorber
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 05-04-2006 05:44 AM
 
Which shock best fits a 68 mustang 302 w/ac to have a very good ride w/o really compromising handling? Is the edelbrock ias shock good?
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Moneypit
Gearhead Posts: 167
From: Sacramento CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-04-2006 05:52 PM
I had problems with the IAS shocks I put on my Explorer. A friend had similar problems with the set he put on his Tahoe. I won't use them again.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-04-2006 10:15 PM
If all you are doing is "normal" driving, then KYB gas adjust would do you just fine. I have a set, and they are stiffer than regular shocks, but not to the point you feel every bump in the road.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
2:79 rear gears
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exlocal
Gearhead Posts: 1552
From: hacienda hts., CA, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 05-04-2006 11:09 PM
I love my Konis. It came with the car and will definately buy another set soon. This is the best riding car I EVER had, including some new cars.------------------
reliving youth
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-05-2006 10:48 AM
If you're only concerned with normal driving then any name brand shock will do. Unless you just want to spend an extra $50 on shocks so you can say you have Koni's or KYB's then just go by your local parts store and get a set of Monroes or Gabriels. Be sure and put a new set on the front and rear.
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 05-05-2006 09:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneypit:
I had problems with the IAS shocks I put on my Explorer. A friend had similar problems with the set he put on his Tahoe. I won't use them again.
What kind of problem did you encounter? I am also thinking of the KYB GR2 type of shock. Is it also good?
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Jake11
Gearhead Posts: 246
From: Banning,Ca,USA
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 05-05-2006 10:55 PM
The "GR2"'s are great, if your gonna
drive it all the time. I had the gas adjusts
on, but two of them blew out a seal. Then
they rode a lot better, but it bounced too
much. All the oil leaked out. Then I tried
Gabriels. That was like having worn out shocks. Anyway, ended up with the GR2's. Good luck, KP
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-06-2006 09:40 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 69 Sportsroof:
If you're only concerned with normal driving then any name brand shock will do. Unless you just want to spend an extra $50 on shocks so you can say you have Koni's or KYB's then just go by your local parts store and get a set of Monroes or Gabriels. Be sure and put a new set on the front and rear.
The Monroes that I have do a great job. Those plus some nice new tough springs in the front and back and your cooking. Richard.
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 05-08-2006 03:54 AM
I had monroes on the front and they snapped and broke into two from the base of the mounting and oil leaked. Never had this problem before.
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Moneypit
Gearhead Posts: 167
From: Sacramento CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-08-2006 04:50 PM
Two sets of the bushings split.
The control valves in the shocks made this really annoying rattling sound that transerred into the cabin and one of the rears blew a seal. I notice when I took the fronts out I could move the shock a good inch (by hand) before any dampening effect could be felt. On my buddy's Tahoe, the front upper mount broke and the rears both blew seals.
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