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  • 6670charger6
    6670charger6
    6670charger
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    The old suspension is starting to get a little spongy, so it's probably time to replace the shocks and struts. I'm on a tight budget, so Bilstien's are out. Looking at either run of the mill Gabriel/Monroe's, or possibly KYB Gas Adjusts.

    Any thoughts on which are better? I'm just doing stock as it's my DD.

    Thanks.

    88 325ic, Cirrus Blau; 120,000 miles

    66 Dodge Charger, red/black, mileage unknown

    Appleton, WI

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    • CMartC
      CMartC
      CMart
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      I've got some used bilstein rears that would be in your budget.

      Excursion 7.3
      E30 LS1

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      • 6670charger6
        6670charger6
        6670charger
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        CMart said:

        I've got some used bilstein rears that would be in your budget.

        Send me a PM with location and cost.

        88 325ic, Cirrus Blau; 120,000 miles

        66 Dodge Charger, red/black, mileage unknown

        Appleton, WI

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        • patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1P
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          Go with Monroe if you can't afford Bilstein.

          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
          95 325is *sold*
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          • 6670charger6
            6670charger6
            6670charger
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            patsbimmer1 said:

            Go with Monroe if you can't afford Bilstein.

            Are Monroe's better than KYB?

            88 325ic, Cirrus Blau; 120,000 miles

            66 Dodge Charger, red/black, mileage unknown

            Appleton, WI

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            • patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1
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              My experience with KYB on customers vehicles has been fair but the complaints I have had are rough ride and premature wear.  I have had far more luck installing Monroe's on customers vehicles.

              2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

              07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

              97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
              95 325is *sold*
              93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

              BMWCCA #473306

              Instagram @patsbimmer1

              AKA- HALLWAY PAT

              "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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              • 6670charger6
                6670charger6
                6670charger
                wrote on last edited by
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                patsbimmer1 said:

                My experience with KYB on customers vehicles has been fair but the complaints I have had are rough ride and premature wear.  I have had far more luck installing Monroe's on customers vehicles.

                Great info! Thanks.

                88 325ic, Cirrus Blau; 120,000 miles

                66 Dodge Charger, red/black, mileage unknown

                Appleton, WI

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