wrenchdog

Looks like i need new shock absorbers, i want my car to handle well but really dont want to spend $100.00 per shock absorber.
can anyone recommend good shock absorbers without the steep price?
My vette is a 1982 base model

Wrench dog

jb78L-82

Here are pretty much your options and prices:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=1982

Bikergems

I installed Sensatracs on my 82. It is a daily driver and handles and rides well. About $50 apiece.

scorpion18z

Monroe Sensa-Trac Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Part No. 5906 (Front) from Advance Auto for $40.99

Monroe Sensa-Trac Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Part No. 5850 (Rear) from Advance Auto for $30.99

hugie82

I good all around shock for daily driver. I stepped up to Koni single adjustable rebound shock. For a little over $100 a shock it was worth it but I drive hard

qwank

they're less than $100 each. they went up $50 since last year though

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z50000050G~~~

rmm82

I purchased a set of 'Corvette "Reactek" Shock Absorber, Gas, Rear, ACDelco' from Ecklers back in 2002. Rears are $45/ea and fronts are $40/ea. The old ones were leaking so these were a serious improvement and are still doing the job.

wrenchdog

Has anybody tried KYB gas Adjust shocks?
My local Corvette repair shop has recommended these.

GUSTO14

You would be hard pressed to get a better shock for the money than a Bilstein. E-Shocks also has some of the best prices on quality shocks as well. http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...&Manf=Bilstein

Also, many of the Forum vendors (VB&P and Van Steel are just two) have excellent prices on shocks and best of all will be happy to help you pick the best shock for your car and how you drive.

Good luck... GUSTO

doorgunner

SensaTrac by Monroe for a smooth ride.

The $100/each shocks for driving the curves and along canyon walls with Wile E. coyote 50 feet behind you!

Lakeside49

A/C Delco Premiums, fronts & rears were my choice two weeks ago for my '82. They were released by the GM engineers for the car, the closest stock replacement option if you're into C3 design retention, and the best affordable performance and ride balance. And, my wife likes them.

I replaced 2-yr old Sensitracs installed by prior/original owner in PA which rode well but I started to get slightly sea sick on one ride on bumpy Michigan roads; it was subtle but still decided they were too soft and time to replace. They looked like brand new coming off, but you could hear a lot of fluid in them sloshing around when you mildly shook them, unlike the Delcos.

Lakeside49

A/C Delco Premiums, fronts & rears were my choice two weeks ago for my '82. They were released by the GM engineers for the car, the closest stock replacement option if you're into C3 design retention, and the best affordable performance and ride balance. And, my wife likes them.

I replaced 2-yr old Sensitracs installed by prior/original owner in PA which rode well but I started to get slightly sea sick on one ride on bumpy Michigan roads; it was subtle and they were probably just fine on PA roads but still decided they were too soft and time to replace. They looked like brand new coming off, but you could hear a lot of fluid in them sloshing around when you mildly shook them, unlike the Delcos.
And, did I mention that my wife thinks they're good - happy wife, happy cruising life

Bikergems

Scorpion18z, that was installed price.

Marlin

That's what I would use if you do not want bilstein. More firm than factory and also well made.