<VV> Corvair shocks: Bilstein vs KYB

Rick & Janet Norris rickjanet at charter.net
Mon Jun 6 16:44:59 EDT 2005


I run the Bilstein's on my Dodge half ton 4WD and I too love them. I have a 
set of KYB gas adjust shocks on my stock 69 convertible and I really like 
them also. It's for cruising and has an easy ride with just enough control.
Got'em from the other Rick at CorvairMotorsports.

Rick Norris

> Hello All,
>
> I am considering an upgrade to monotube shock absorbers in several of our 
> Corvairs.  I have Bilstein's (5100 series) in my Dodge 2500 4X4 and really 
> like them, but they are rather expensive [although worth it in the Dodge]. 
> I notice KYB offers velocity sensitive monotube shocks at significantly 
> lower cost but I have no experience with them.
>
> Does anyone from the group have experience with both brands and could 
> offer a comparison or observations?
>
> Dale Dewald
> Hancock, (UP) MI
>
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