Hey everyone.


I was wondering if there were any shocks/struts off of any other vehicle that would fit, and work effectively on my 86. The reason I'm asking is because I don't have quite the fundage I need to out-right buy the parts that I'm supposed to. If indeed this is the case, I was thinking of going to a junkyard and just pulling the good suspension off a wrecked newer vehicle. Any thoughts?

 

If you can't afford the car, get rid of it.
A set of Tokico shocks is under $300 for a set.
If you cheap, learn how to work on the car yourself...or ask for help in the local regional sections.

Going after junkyard parts is a crap shot...
If you're that cheap you can't afford $300 for new shocks, you really should not be messing with the car.


-Ted

 

there is never a garuantee on junkyard parts. why not pick up some generic name stuff. autozone sells their gabriel brand struts/shocks for fcs

 

I'll definately look into that. I appreciate that, man. Anyone else have any suggestions?

 

as far as inexpensive goes, id go with kungfu on this one. the gabe's are a good replacement.

i can almost guarantee that you would feel a difference in the handling if you used stock replacements or the next best set. for example the stock replacement ( lets call it black series) and the next level up we will call "gold"series.

the gold series may have a few advantages like dual gas chambers and floating secondary piston. features like that would give you slightly more dampening over bumps and turns, and a more linnear feel over small road imperfections.

use that set of shocks untill you have enough to go all out and get what you want.

WIN/WIN!

good luck!

chris