g-body shocks

[malibujason79]

Over the winter ive done a few upgrades in hope of making my g-body handle alittle better. New bushings, hotchkis springs, agr box and pump, larger sway bar up front and a factory one in the rear. Now as far as shocks go i haven't done anything yet. The car has monroe sensatrac that have about 3k-4k miles on them. Since i don't plan on road racing do i need blistein or koni shocks to make my car handle somewhat? I haven't driven the car since ive change these parts. Any input?

Thanks Jason

[LS6 Tommy]

If you're not actually racing, I highly recommend the Edelbrock IAS shocks. They ride better than any stock style replacement, and handle really well, too. They're around $75.00 a piece for 78-87 A/G bodies.

Tommy

[malibujason79]

Thanks for the reply Tommy. If i'm going to spend $75.00 on edelbrock i may as well spend a few bucks more and get the hotchkis/blistein. Didn't know if there was something else in between there.

Thanks Jason

[instro84]

autozone has the bilstiens for 60 bucks apiece, ordering some this week.

[racereno]

jason, you've made some good upgrades over the winter so I say drive it a while and see what you think first.

[TPI Monte SS]

I am very happy with the Bilsteins on my '88 SS. And, as noted, you can order them from AutoZone for about $60 a piece. Definitely worth the $$, IMO. My car is purely a street-driven car, and it rides great, even though it's lowered (Eibach springs) and sits on 17" wheels with 245/45s all around. It was even OK that one time I detoured through NYC with it, and had to go over some crater-sized potholes!