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Mixing/matching Shocks/strut Inserts
My '72T currently has KYB inserts in the struts and KYB shocks on the back. I would like to dump them for a better quality set of inserts and shocks, and they are shot anyway. It has the orange/red Koni struts, so I know I need the Koni inserts to match. I see Pelican only lists one insert, so that narrows the choice. My question is on the back of the car. I would like to run the gas sport shocks from Koni or the sport shocks from Bilstein. Any preferences? I see the Bilsteins are about $80 apiece cheaper, so that makes them attractive. Can I run Koni inserts in the front and Bilstein sport shocks on the back? I'm wondering if the damping rates are compatible; if it would adversely affect handling; or anything like that.
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06-09-2005, 07:55 AM
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The shock and torsion bar (spring) compatibility is more important than the front to rear brand.
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06-09-2005, 07:57 AM
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I'm keeping the stock t-bars for now. Someday I would like to stiffen them up a bit, possibly going to 22/28. Is it possible to install a shock/strut insert combination that will work with both? Oh, and if it makes a difference, it has 15mm sways front and rear from the same year "S".
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