Shocks for 64 Dynamic 88
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Shocks for 64 Dynamic 88
I had written this in another forum so if you have read it before my apologies.
I would like to install coil over shocks on the rear of my 88 and standard good quality shocks on the front. I have a little sag in the rear and the front shocks are due for replacement. Springs in the front are @ 5years old and the rear @15 years. I know this due to the previous owners keeping very detailed repair records. I am only the second owner.
The rear end is sitting 2 inches below recommended specs. I don't race the ole gal but I do like to take long drives on winding roads in Minn.
Question is...are the coil over shocks worth the investment? I have other repairs planned and I don't have a budget for a new set of coil springs.
George
I would like to install coil over shocks on the rear of my 88 and standard good quality shocks on the front. I have a little sag in the rear and the front shocks are due for replacement. Springs in the front are @ 5years old and the rear @15 years. I know this due to the previous owners keeping very detailed repair records. I am only the second owner.
The rear end is sitting 2 inches below recommended specs. I don't race the ole gal but I do like to take long drives on winding roads in Minn.
Question is...are the coil over shocks worth the investment? I have other repairs planned and I don't have a budget for a new set of coil springs.
George
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I had written this in another forum so if you have read it before my apologies.
I would like to install coil over shocks on the rear of my 88 and standard good quality shocks on the front. I have a little sag in the rear and the front shocks are due for replacement. Springs in the front are @ 5years old and the rear @15 years. I know this due to the previous owners keeping very detailed repair records. I am only the second owner.
The rear end is sitting 2 inches below recommended specs. I don't race the ole gal but I do like to take long drives on winding roads in Minn.
Question is...are the coil over shocks worth the investment? I have other repairs planned and I don't have a budget for a new set of coil springs.
George
I would like to install coil over shocks on the rear of my 88 and standard good quality shocks on the front. I have a little sag in the rear and the front shocks are due for replacement. Springs in the front are @ 5years old and the rear @15 years. I know this due to the previous owners keeping very detailed repair records. I am only the second owner.
The rear end is sitting 2 inches below recommended specs. I don't race the ole gal but I do like to take long drives on winding roads in Minn.
Question is...are the coil over shocks worth the investment? I have other repairs planned and I don't have a budget for a new set of coil springs.
George
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This is why I love this site!! I did not even think of the strain and weight on the shock attach points. It is clear that the coilover is not the right direction to go. I will have to save and when I do it I will do it right.
thanks again for your insight.
George
thanks again for your insight.
George
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