Bilstein or KYB shocks with moog springs for my G body?

[MrSony]

Title says it all. this is my first car, and it still has the same, ORIGINAL spongy shocks and WORN out springs on it. Dying for an upgrade. What are your opinions? I know rock auto has KYBs for my '85 regal for 20$ a shock, but I don't want to go through all that effort for a bone shaking ride, or have it just as soft. Regardless, I will be having moog springs.

 

[pontiacgp]

KYB's didn't last a year on my car, Bilstein are the way to go. I am using the AK short series on my car and they have been working great for a few years along with moog springs

 

[Longroof79]

I'd say if Bilsteins are in your budget, go for them...if not, I've been very happy with my KYB Gas-a-just shocks and they've lasted for over 20 yrs and still going.
I've put KYB's in my old VW bus, my dad's old '71 Buick Skylark, and my wagon.
I'm a believer. I feel they're the best bang for the buck.

Oh, I believe there's a difference between the Gas-adjusts and the GR2? The GR's are a softer shock, not as firm as the gas a-justs.

Don't get me wrong, I love Bilsteins, I've installed them in my Porsche, and they're great. I had Konis in it before.

 

[liquidh8]

I second the Bilstein, run them on everything.

 

[theoldsone]

Belltech Nitro Drop or street performance shocks. All I use.

 

[Onehit]

I like the kybs also but go with the gas-a-justs. Just bought a set of them and moog springs(5660's in front and cc627 in back). I have the same set up on both my cars.

 

[BMR Suspension]

Don't waste your money on KYB's (Kill Your Back)

 

[Longroof79]

Not everyone can afford to plunk down the cash for Bilsteins. I know they're a superior product, but we're talking "bang for the buck" here, and I think for the money, KYB's are a quality product.

 

[ssn696]

I've used Gas-A-Justs successfully in the past. They do have a lot of gas pressure in them. Do not cut the plastic retainer strap until you have the things bolted in or you will have a helluva time forcing them into place. That said, I noticed that they actually lifted the car maybe half an inch. Never noticed if they settled down later.

Don't waste your money on GR-2s. They are premium-priced 'eh' shocks. If your wallet prescribes 'eh', go with Monroes or something else less expensive.

On the other hand, I had Bilsteins (OEM) on the Bravada. I replaced them with GAJs and the ride is about the same as the 85K used Blisteins. My butt dyno tells me that the Bilsteins provided a crisper ride. You get what you pay for.

If anyone can enlighten me on Bilstein part numbers for 'short' shocks appropriate for a 2-3" drop, I would appreciate it. I have a wagon and I will need more damping when I bring the ground up close to the Flowmasters!

 

[theoldsone]

Cough Cough BELLTECH® LOL.

Two of these: BEL-8006
Two of those: BEL-8512
@$165 for all 4 corners

KYB Shocks & Struts
KG4513
KG5548
@$140

And the BILSTEINS HD
BSN-24-009294
BSN-24-009492
@ $290