commando1
Old Man with a Hat
I've seen my local AZ go through three dozen managers since I got here. Getting more ridiculous and harder to find someone who speaks English every day.
Best shocks for Formal's?
- Thread starter 1978 NYB
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At least the stores around me have English speaking employees.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
They're creeping north.
Caucasians in California will be a minority in 2015.
Caucasians in California will be a minority in 2015.
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Huh? Thought they were already in that state.....for years. You gotta be kidding.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Nope. Just saw that on TV last week.
Another year or two before you need to get the hell outta that state.
Another year or two before you need to get the hell outta that state.
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Damn. That's why the reelected moon beam.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
When he was nailing Linda Rondstat, he became my hero.
monaco75
Senior Member
Let us know how they work out. I'm thinking of getting a set of the KYBs as well.
They finally have bilstein shocks for the formals available now. I really would like to get a set of these.. But have a hard time imagining spending $400 on shocks....
http://www.firmfeel.com/shocks_c.htm
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Your giving it that much time?
I ordered the KYB Gas-A-Just shocks for the front today. AAP has a 20% off online sale (Code P20) so I got the pair for $85. Free shipping on orders over $75. I should have them at my doorstep in a week or so. I really want to keep the factory air ride suspension. I'll know if it's working right after I weld the ride height bracket. If it doesn't..... I'll pull the rear shocks and put KYB's on the rear. I'll let you know how it turn's out.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
KYB's are on the front of my blue car, I have no complaints
My NYB has yellow Gabriel's on the front. They have to be 30 years old. It's like there is no shocks at all. Scary sh*t.............when on the brakes hard or taking ramps on and off I-95 with a little speed.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
You have new springs Bob? I forget.....
No, maybe later this year. I don't see any thing broke, bent, cracked, sagging so far.
Mr C
Senior Member
I've used "stock" replacement Monroe and Gabriel in the past...no complaints. A friend of mine has KYBs on his 78 NYB and, in my opinion, it ruins the ride quality...a lot more jolting, muscle car feeling (no other way for me to describe it) ....why does everyone try to make EVERYTHING a sports car?
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
I'm trying to keep as close as possible to OEM quality on everything. The biggest improvement I have made on the car is simply replace every wearable with new OEM grade components. The only concession was a modern condenser with two pusher fans. Well worth it!
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polara71
Old Man with a Hat
My Orange 70 shocks were replaced with NOS pieces.
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
You'll probably do alright. Mine little escapade was just a freak thing, I'm sure something like that does not happen often. Monday morning someone on the assy line had a hangover....didn't pay attention.....I end up with the defective shock. No problem.
Those KYB Gas-A-Just shocks aren't off road or dragstrip designed shocks. They are designed to improve the NYB ride and not ride like a concrete truck. The dynamic response is greatly increased compared to 70's design and technology and that's what I'm looking for. If I don't like the ride I'll return them and get a set of Monroe sensa-tracs.
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Before the one broke, they rode pretty well. I ain't doing any drag racing. Although I would like to make a "fun" pass or two just to see what the numbers might be.
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