<VV> bilsteins for corvairs

[Crawford Rose]

Bill, I agree with this assessment but is there any real comparison to prove that the lowly oil damped Gabriel shock is "at the very bottom" compared to the Bilstein at the very top?  The main performance factor that I trust with the gabriel is correct fit. I find that the repro gabriel by virtue of never slipping out of its shoes is much safer than Carrerras for example which have the dreaded "slots".  One only need have one "slip" of the "slots" to become a believer.  It appears that the Bilstein may have the correct fitment so I would consider shelling out $80 apiece for them to see if these are better.
Crawford
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  Clark's Gabriel shock is at the very bottom of what I consider to be an acceptable Corvair shock (but then I like very firm damping.) It's the cheapest shock I would use on a Corvair (after years of use of Red Ryders...). 

  Bilsteins (the correct application anyway) are at the top. 

  Carerras and Konis (the correct application ones, not the universal fit ones) are in the middle with the Koni being the best shock currently availabe for a street application and the Carerra for the track (due to its superior damping but much rougher ride.).

  Just my $.02. YMMV.

  Bill Elliott