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    Need to replace shocks, good generics?

    Im not keepin my car for a while, its gone come next spring. Question is, my shocks are beat, and i dont wanna sell it like that (i think the back right is actually broken). What are some cheapazz replacements i can get that arent TOTAL crap.

    Im not lookin for like toys-r-us brand, but im definately not lookin at bilsteins.

    anyone ever heard of gabriel? autozone sells em, i dont even know prices, but i also dont know anything about them.

    any suggestions?
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    Get the DeCarbon V8 take-offs, should be the same as what come on a stock V6. SLP may still have the sets left, but if not plenty of people on eBay are selling them cheap. Should be around $40-$60 for the set of 4.

    All those mods and you're getting rid of the car? :eek: Planning on picking up another Fbody?
    1994 Firebird 3.4<br />15.65 @ 86.8<br /><a href=\"http://www.funkz.net/firebird.htm\" target=\"_blank\">funkz.net/firebird</a><br /><a href=\"http://mywebpages.comcast.net/funkz/timeslips.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Timeslips</a>

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    • #3
      Just put the takeoffs on my car, and they are BETTER than stock. It seems like the V8 shocks are valved a little stiffer. $75 for all 4 from SLP including shipping, although I bought them 6 months ago...not sure if they have any more. I have also seen Monroe SensaTracs for $70 each for the front and $20 a piece for the rear.
      1999 Y87 Camaro<br />Whisper Lid, SLP SS Takeoff Exhaust

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        considering selling the DIS-4? ..if so contact me [img]smile.gif[/img]
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        • #5
          Thanks guys, ill take a look at those SLP takeoffs.

          Yea, im gonna be sellin the car soon. Its quick and all, but i want an LT1. I actually dont have THAT many mods, but i will be puttin a lot of it back to stock before i sell it. Ill have a post in the For Sale section when i do.

          Thanks again.

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          • #6
            I used Monroe Sense a Tracs on the rear. They have a larger valve than De Carbons. And I hate french products on a F-Body anyways :rolleyes:

            But since I replaced them, my car squeaks soooo badly in the back....any guesses guys?
            When was the last time you saw a V-6 Mustang sit and smoke both 285mm Tires?

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            • #7
              Interesting you mention that. The DeCarbon's I took off my car said "Made in France" and were labeled DeCarbon. The "take off" shocks from SLP were labeled "Made in USA" and said Delphi on them. I wonder if the US version will last longer than the garbage overseas stockers that we all complain about.
              1999 Y87 Camaro<br />Whisper Lid, SLP SS Takeoff Exhaust

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              • #8
                I'd go with the KYB Gas-A-Just 7 ways... Summit has them for $27 for rears and $80 each for the front struts. I'm getting those and probably some springs and STB, and SFC. Should really make my ride a lot better.
                Chris<br />98 Firebird T-Top<br />3.8L<br />Whisper Lid W/ K&N<br />Pacesetter Headers, Ceramic<br />Catco 3\" in/out cat<br />TSP Rumbler Catback<br />TransGo Shift Kit<br />JET Corvette Servo<br />All KYB AGX Shocks/Struts<br />3.42 Gears, POSI Traction

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                • #9
                  SLP still has takeoffs for the front but nothing for the back.
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