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> shocks, springs and struts, seeking advice
gonflyn
post Mar 22 2006, 11:45 PM
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Hi, I’m still rather new to the club, and seeking advice. I recently picked up a 1970 914 that has been sitting for quite some time. I’m trying to bring it back to life. The rear end seems to be sagging, and the front leans to one side. My goal is a dependable street ride, with a slightly lowered look? I ran across this EBAY auction for struts and shocks and wanted to get an educated opinion on the parts? And also see if someone has a set of rear springs for sale that might help my project.

KYB GR-2 Shocks struts EBAY item….8050141071

These are brand new in the box a set of 4 ( 2 361004 front , 2 KG9003 Rear ) KYB ;GR-2 / gas-a-just struts shocks to fit 1969 to 1976 Porsche 914 all models. Tired of bouncing around? Do it right . Track or Street, Feel the difference with a smoother and way better handling ride. The best parts you will ever replace on your car. Works with stock or Lowering springs. Comes with the KYB limited lifetime warranty
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post Mar 23 2006, 10:25 AM
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QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Mar 23 2006, 08:24 AM)
I looked at QA-1 severalmonths ago. I emailed the company. thier reply was you tell us what you want and we can configure to fit your needs.
Don't think they were alll THAT cheap though.
However I was looking at double adjustable threaded aluminum bodied unit for coil overs.

I've looked into them as well..

alpha,

you have to look at what the people are asking and make the call on whether or not "your" recommendations fits "thier" needs...the guy is looking for a simple bolt-on replacment shock...no need for something fancy and rebuildable..Koni's or Biltstiens will last 10 plus years or longer.....why recommend a "race" part for a street application??

also, most people want an item that is easy to order and install just like the stock part....75% of the owners here don't want to or know how to order a custom shock/strut, not do they need to...
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gonflyn   shocks, springs and struts   Mar 22 2006, 11:45 PM
SirAndy   while i'm sure they would work, the KYBs are t...   Mar 23 2006, 01:33 AM
alpha434   I hate to parade the QA1 thing all the time, but t...   Mar 23 2006, 01:53 AM
alpha434   I oughta rephrase that. Penske size/style bodytube...   Mar 23 2006, 01:54 AM
Mueller   ...   Mar 23 2006, 07:51 AM
Jeroen   <...   Mar 23 2006, 09:08 AM
Joe Ricard   I looked at QA-1 severalmonths ago. I emailed the ...   Mar 23 2006, 09:24 AM
Eric_Shea     Mar 23 2006, 10:09 AM
Eric_Shea   Oooooooooooooooooooooooh http...   Mar 23 2006, 10:10 AM
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