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Shocks?
Nov 17, 2012 16:36:37 GMT -5
Post by mercer77 on Nov 17, 2012 16:36:37 GMT -5
Since I am installing new spindles and disc brakes, I might as well replace the shocks. I went to Autozone to get the KYB GR-2 shocks for my GT(one) and saw they have Gabriel Guardian shocks for half the cost. Any opinion on either or is there something better at any other nationwide chain?
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Shocks?
Nov 17, 2012 17:06:06 GMT -5
Post by Gary Hammond on Nov 17, 2012 17:06:06 GMT -5
Hi Mercer77,  I installed KYB-GR-2 shocks all around on my Bradley when I restored it over 10 years ago. Don't remember the cost, but they have performed very well and still are.  Don't have any experience with the Gabriel's to recommend them one way or the other.  Are they also gas charged and radial tuned like the KYB's? If not, that might be the price difference. Just guessing here.  Gary Hammond,   |
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Shocks?
Nov 17, 2012 17:48:46 GMT -5
Post by jspbtown on Nov 17, 2012 17:48:46 GMT -5
The cheapest oil filled shocks are your best bet. You don't need gas charged. To keep your teeth from rattling out get cheap shocks and lower your tire pressures.
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Shocks?
Nov 18, 2012 9:51:19 GMT -5
Post by Gary Hammond on Nov 18, 2012 9:51:19 GMT -5
Just to clarify a little on the KYB-GR-2 shocks. The gas charge adds very little to the "stiffness" of the shock. It is there only to keep the oil from foaming on washboards and such which causes the "cheap" shocks to become ineffective.The "stiffness" is controlled mostly by the valving in the shock. The valving in the KYB-GR-2 is chosen to work best with radial tires. I'm very happy with these shocks. They are way better than the old worn out original shocks I replaced. The originals were ineffective and would "shake your teeth out" because they didn't really dampen the springs like they should. It was like not having shocks at all on really rough roads! Don't confuse the gas filled with adjustable air filled shocks. They are entirely different animals.  Gary Hammond, |
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Are they also gas charged and radial tuned like the KYB's? If not, that might be the price difference. Just guessing here. 
