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HLS
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Sun Feb 27, 2005 7:38 pm Post subject:
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"Richard" <rfeirste@nycap.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DL_Td.30360$vK5.5549@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
| Quote: | We need to loby Bilstein to start selling their dampers for Chrysler
products, especially now that they are a "German" company also. Very
fustrating.
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As I mentioned, I bought a set of four Bilsteins for my Dodge van, so
apparently they do sell to some Chrysler applications. By the way, I paid
$65 a piece for them. And, it was money well spent.
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Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:55 pm Post subject:
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I've also researched shocks and struts on the internet and found that
there is a wide rang of opinions, and one can draw no conclusions from
them. |
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Daniel J. Stern
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Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:46 pm Post subject:
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On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 scott_z500@my-deja.com wrote:
| Quote: | I've also researched shocks and struts on the internet and found that
there is a wide rang of opinions, and one can draw no conclusions from
them.
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It helps if you use your brain.
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Alex Rodriguez
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Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject:
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In article <DL_Td.30360$vK5.5549@twister.nyroc.rr.com>, rfeirste@nycap.rr.com
says...
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We need to loby Bilstein to start selling their dampers for Chrysler
products, especially now that they are a "German" company also. Very
fustrating.
Koni makes both mono and dual tube shocks; I have had great results with
Bilstein's mono tube shocks - one rear set totally transformed a 1975
Chrysler Cutlass into a truly decent handling vehicle on real roads with
bumps and all.
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It must have been a miraculous transformation to change an oldsmobile cutlass
into a Chrysler product.
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Alex |
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Steve
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Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:29 am Post subject:
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« Paul » wrote:
| Quote: | Mark T. wrote:
I have an "84 Chysler New Yorker and I would like to know what brand of
shocks and struts on the market is considered the best as far as quality?
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Thanks in advance.
Don't get Monroe.
My latest experience with Monroe Sensatrac:
Fronts, right out of the box:
One was leaking, one would not extend.
Rears, right out of the box:
One was leaking, one may have been ok.
I took them back and got Gabriels. I've always have had good luck with Gabs.
As another poster suggested: Koni's are good.
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I've never had a problem with Monroe OR with Gabriel. Gabriel (as of the
last time I bought shocks) has a better selection of shocks for vintage
cars than Monroe, who have collapsed their lineup significantly. KYB is
also excellent with good support for vintage cars, but pricier
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Steve
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Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:31 am Post subject:
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Richard wrote:
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Koni makes both mono and dual tube shocks; I have had great results with
Bilstein's mono tube shocks - one rear set totally transformed a 1975
Chrysler Cutlass into a truly decent handling vehicle on real roads with
bumps and all.
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A Chrysler Cutlass? Wow, that was INDEED a transformation. Nay, more of
a transmogrification!
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Rex B
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Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:47 am Post subject:
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Bruce Chang wrote:
| Quote: | "Mark T." <wtrumbo@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:E2QTd.12348$Q47.10327@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
I have an "84 Chysler New Yorker and I would like to know what brand of
shocks and struts on the market is considered the best as far as quality?
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Thanks in advance.
For aftermarket replacement shocks, Monroe. Don't *DON'T* get Gabriel
shocks or struts. No need to buy OEM shocks from the dealer either.
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We sold Gabriel for decades, now sell Monroe because our association
requires it. Both are good products. But if you take a comparable unit
for the same application from both brands and cut them apart, you will
find the Gabriel looks to be better designed.
I have always had excellent results with Gabriel.
The only time I ever had a bad experience with either was the last set
of Monroe's I bought - in 1978.
The last shocks I bought were Bilsteins, for my truck. Having said
that, I'm about to put a set of Monroe's on my wifes VW.
Short answer - for your needs there are no bad choices between these
two. I'd avoid KYBs for that application. |
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