I need to put new shocks on my 1970 Chevelle SS 396. I am considering KYB Gas Adjust and Bilstein B6's for more than double the price. Any opinions or other options?
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Bilstein B6 is usually the best daily driver shock for any car they make them for.
That said, there's certainly nothing wrong with KYB's Gas-a-just. Plus, there is a $40 rebate on the set of 4 if you order them today. That makes them less than $80 for the set of four
That said, there's certainly nothing wrong with KYB's Gas-a-just. Plus, there is a $40 rebate on the set of 4 if you order them today. That makes them less than $80 for the set of four
If your chevelle is fully restored, nice and pretty, then do the bilsteins. If it’s a beater or just old car then go w the other
I basically agree with the above, if Bilstein makes the fitment that is what I use, KYB gas adjust would be my second choice or if I didn’t want to spend Bilstein money.
What are the benefits of Bilsteins vs KYB? They both seem to have the same construction and features
Both are monotube and will work well under this car, the Bilstein probably has a higher build quality but not 3 or 4X times the price build quality. If it were my car and my money = KYB.
To be clear I am comparing Bilstein B6 vs KYD Gas-Adjust.
They KYB is a monotube but the Bilstein has monotube on one site and twin tube on another. Go with the mono if the one is a twin tube.
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I need to put new shocks on my 1970 Chevelle SS 396. I am considering KYB Gas Adjust and Bilstein B6's for more than double the price. Any opinions or other options?
I have the Bilsteins on both old cars in my signature. They work very well. I got rid of the gawdy looking yellow paint by scuffing them and spraying with GM shock grey.
I need to put new shocks on my 1970 Chevelle SS 396. I am considering KYB Gas Adjust and Bilstein B6's for more than double the price. Any opinions or other options?
I have the Bilsteins on both old cars in my signature. They work very well. I got rid of the gawdy looking yellow paint by scuffing them and spraying with GM shock grey.
Bilstein or Koni
Back in the day, Delco offered a good HD shock as a dealer supplied part ... I dunno if they are still available?
I have run Bilsteins on my Audi and they took over 20,000 miles to really break in. Superb shock, but a lot of "sticktion" in the beginning. I have had KYB's on a lot a cars and they mostly worked well. Have run Koni's and some others with mixed results. For trucks and SUV's I like Rancho. Rancho 9000's are adjustable. I don't know if they have a fitment for your specs ...
QA1 makes a wonderful fully tuneable shock, but they make Bilstiens look cheap ...
I have run Bilsteins on my Audi and they took over 20,000 miles to really break in. Superb shock, but a lot of "sticktion" in the beginning. I have had KYB's on a lot a cars and they mostly worked well. Have run Koni's and some others with mixed results. For trucks and SUV's I like Rancho. Rancho 9000's are adjustable. I don't know if they have a fitment for your specs ...
QA1 makes a wonderful fully tuneable shock, but they make Bilstiens look cheap ...
Its hard to avoid the knee jerk answer which is Bilstein wins over anything its compared to but in the case of this car I really don't think its going to make much difference, its not like we are comparing Sensen to Bilstein, the KYB is a decent monotube shock
These cars never were much in the handling dept with their old school suspension, body on frame construction and heavy engine up front but even the original shocks did a decent job of absorbing the bumps.
These cars never were much in the handling dept with their old school suspension, body on frame construction and heavy engine up front but even the original shocks did a decent job of absorbing the bumps.
I have had Sachs and Bilstein on my cars. I prefer Sachs.
The Bilstein will have higher build quality. They will likely have more sophisticated valving and though I don’t have a direct comparison likely better ride.
The KYBs will be fine too, but they just aren’t in the same quality league as Bilstein. I’ve run KYBs on a Camaro, Mustangs, the old Ford Truck, a couple Volkswagens. Bilstein on multiple BMW’s, Volkswagens, and a Crown Vic.
The KYBs will be fine too, but they just aren’t in the same quality league as Bilstein. I’ve run KYBs on a Camaro, Mustangs, the old Ford Truck, a couple Volkswagens. Bilstein on multiple BMW’s, Volkswagens, and a Crown Vic.
Monotube KYB/Bilstein/Koni in the order of $. A Chevelle ain't exactly a canyon carver or one for the curves, so I would pick the KYB on a cost/benefit basis. Certainly would be worlds better than a Monroe or Gabriel for this purpose.
In that day, GM made their own shocks. Now the HD option is a French Delphi or maybe a Monroe HD shock in a Delco box.
In that day, GM made their own shocks. Now the HD option is a French Delphi or maybe a Monroe HD shock in a Delco box.
Aw man, I was expecting to give an answer about how to get shocked.
KYB, Monroe, or Gabriel.
KYB, Monroe, or Gabriel.
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