KYB Gas Adjust shocks
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KYB Gas Adjust shocks
Old Yeller started getting kinda soft on me, so I decided to take the plunge and put KYB gas adjusts on all four corners. After checking with the local parts place they quoted me $229.00, NPD lists them at 138.00 in their catalog, Texas Mustang only carries the GR 2's, but Dallas Mustang quoted me 129.00 for the four. So, in a few days the old man will be under Ol' Yeller replacing the softies for the KYB gas adjust shocks. That oughta help with the mushy ride. 
Then, I guess I will go ahead and venture over to Austin to pick up the front disk upgrade from Dennis. Then, I suppose I will get a new suspension kit. Then..............It never stops does it guys?
Then, I guess I will go ahead and venture over to Austin to pick up the front disk upgrade from Dennis. Then, I suppose I will get a new suspension kit. Then..............It never stops does it guys?
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RE: KYB Gas Adjust shocks
Nope those are the shocks I have on all four.. Along with new performance springs and sway bars.. 
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Old Yeller started getting kinda soft on me, so I decided to take the plunge and put KYB gas adjusts on all four corners. After checking with the local parts place they quoted me $229.00, NPD lists them at 138.00 in their catalog, Texas Mustang only carries the GR 2's, but Dallas Mustang quoted me 129.00 for the four. So, in a few days the old man will be under Ol' Yeller replacing the softies for the KYB gas adjust shocks. That oughta help with the mushy ride. Then, I guess I will go ahead and venture over to Austin to pick up the front disk upgrade from Dennis. Then, I suppose I will get a new suspension kit. Then..............It never stops does it guys?
Old Yeller started getting kinda soft on me, so I decided to take the plunge and put KYB gas adjusts on all four corners. After checking with the local parts place they quoted me $229.00, NPD lists them at 138.00 in their catalog, Texas Mustang only carries the GR 2's, but Dallas Mustang quoted me 129.00 for the four. So, in a few days the old man will be under Ol' Yeller replacing the softies for the KYB gas adjust shocks. That oughta help with the mushy ride.
Then, I guess I will go ahead and venture over to Austin to pick up the front disk upgrade from Dennis. Then, I suppose I will get a new suspension kit. Then..............It never stops does it guys?
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I ain't worried about performance springs and sway bars just yet. My 289 is listed at 200 HP at the flywheel, but I doubt that. I don't drive very aggressively with Ol' Yeller, so don't need those upgrades just yet. If I want to go fast around curves, etc. I just jump into the Mach. The reason for the KYB's is that when I went to the liquor store which if 4 miles from town today, I noticed it was floating a little at 65 MPH. Yep, time for new shocks. I have already replaced the rear springs.
I don't drive very aggressively with Ol' Yeller, so don't need those upgrades just yet. If I want to go fast around curves, etc. I just jump into the Mach. The reason for the KYB's is that when I went to the liquor store which if 4 miles from town today, I noticed it was floating a little at 65 MPH. Yep, time for new shocks. I have already replaced the rear springs.
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RE: KYB Gas Adjust shocks
When I did my rear spring, it was a PITA big time.. There was one bolt I could not get out, it was frozen in the spring. Had to use a small cutoff wheel and kept cutting sections of stuff away till I got to the bolt. Took 4 hrs for that alone...
ORIGINAL: Soaring
I ain't worried about performance springs and sway bars just yet. My 289 is listed at 200 HP at the flywheel, but I doubt that. I don't drive very aggressively with Ol' Yeller, so don't need those upgrades just yet. If I want to go fast around curves, etc. I just jump into the Mach. The reason for the KYB's is that when I went to the liquor store which if 4 miles from town today, I noticed it was floating a little at 65 MPH. Yep, time for new shocks. I have already replaced the rear springs.
I ain't worried about performance springs and sway bars just yet. My 289 is listed at 200 HP at the flywheel, but I doubt that.
I don't drive very aggressively with Ol' Yeller, so don't need those upgrades just yet. If I want to go fast around curves, etc. I just jump into the Mach. The reason for the KYB's is that when I went to the liquor store which if 4 miles from town today, I noticed it was floating a little at 65 MPH. Yep, time for new shocks. I have already replaced the rear springs.
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RE: KYB Gas Adjust shocks
It takes everyone four hours to get that bolt off.
ORIGINAL: slickman
When I did my rear spring, it was a PITA big time.. There was one bolt I could not get out, it was frozen in the spring. Had to use a small cutoff wheel and kept cutting sections of stuff away till I got to the bolt. Took 4 hrs for that alone...
When I did my rear spring, it was a PITA big time.. There was one bolt I could not get out, it was frozen in the spring. Had to use a small cutoff wheel and kept cutting sections of stuff away till I got to the bolt. Took 4 hrs for that alone...
ORIGINAL: Soaring
I ain't worried about performance springs and sway bars just yet. My 289 is listed at 200 HP at the flywheel, but I doubt that. I don't drive very aggressively with Ol' Yeller, so don't need those upgrades just yet. If I want to go fast around curves, etc. I just jump into the Mach. The reason for the KYB's is that when I went to the liquor store which if 4 miles from town today, I noticed it was floating a little at 65 MPH. Yep, time for new shocks. I have already replaced the rear springs.
I ain't worried about performance springs and sway bars just yet. My 289 is listed at 200 HP at the flywheel, but I doubt that.
I don't drive very aggressively with Ol' Yeller, so don't need those upgrades just yet. If I want to go fast around curves, etc. I just jump into the Mach. The reason for the KYB's is that when I went to the liquor store which if 4 miles from town today, I noticed it was floating a little at 65 MPH. Yep, time for new shocks. I have already replaced the rear springs.
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RE: KYB Gas Adjust shocks
Yea, ok..
ORIGINAL: tylerdru
It takes everyone four hours to get that bolt off.
It takes everyone four hours to get that bolt off.
ORIGINAL: slickman
When I did my rear spring, it was a PITA big time.. There was one bolt I could not get out, it was frozen in the spring. Had to use a small cutoff wheel and kept cutting sections of stuff away till I got to the bolt. Took 4 hrs for that alone...
When I did my rear spring, it was a PITA big time.. There was one bolt I could not get out, it was frozen in the spring. Had to use a small cutoff wheel and kept cutting sections of stuff away till I got to the bolt. Took 4 hrs for that alone...
ORIGINAL: Soaring
I ain't worried about performance springs and sway bars just yet. My 289 is listed at 200 HP at the flywheel, but I doubt that. I don't drive very aggressively with Ol' Yeller, so don't need those upgrades just yet. If I want to go fast around curves, etc. I just jump into the Mach. The reason for the KYB's is that when I went to the liquor store which if 4 miles from town today, I noticed it was floating a little at 65 MPH. Yep, time for new shocks. I have already replaced the rear springs.
I ain't worried about performance springs and sway bars just yet. My 289 is listed at 200 HP at the flywheel, but I doubt that.
I don't drive very aggressively with Ol' Yeller, so don't need those upgrades just yet. If I want to go fast around curves, etc. I just jump into the Mach. The reason for the KYB's is that when I went to the liquor store which if 4 miles from town today, I noticed it was floating a little at 65 MPH. Yep, time for new shocks. I have already replaced the rear springs.
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That should be your next project Tyler. 40 year old leaf springs lose their tension, so the butt end not only sags, but you will notice a marked improvement with handling as well.
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Well, tomorrow i am gonna bleed brakes and hopefully finish the exhaust. Then I want to clean the under body and coat it with some por-15. I have got some surface rust that needs to be stopped.
ORIGINAL: Soaring
That should be your next project Tyler. 40 year old leaf springs lose their tension, so the butt end not only sags, but you will notice a marked improvement with handling as well.
That should be your next project Tyler. 40 year old leaf springs lose their tension, so the butt end not only sags, but you will notice a marked improvement with handling as well.