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2fords Jul 7, 2001 10:25 AM

Edelbrock IAS's Installed
 
Installed the mono-tubes all the way around, it handles better, especially in cornering. Install was pretty straight forward, an 18mm wrench makes getting the top rears off easier.
My brother in-law couldn't understand why someone would replace perfectly good shocks that has only 19k miles on them.
Bought'em from Jeg's racing for $69 w/free shipping, plus Edlebrock is giving a $27 rebate.

Screwdriver Jul 7, 2001 09:18 PM

Installed set as well.
 
Installed a set of those on my Supercrew and like them a lot. I think that cornering is the single most improved benefit. They are stiffer than stock but ride quite well. They do a much better job of controlling the rear end under load and not under load than the stockers.

Drifter Jul 8, 2001 05:49 PM

I am planning on getting a set. Do you get the rebate coupon with the shocks. Might as well save some money on the deal. Thanks

Screwdriver Jul 8, 2001 11:19 PM

Edelbrock shocks.
 
No, I didn't get the coupon with the shocks and that reminds me I need to call 4wheel parts and get it. Money well spent though.

By the way drifter, did you do the y-mod with the Borla exhaust? Also how do you like the sound and peformance of the Borla's? I am thinking of getting a new catback system with the y-pipe and like a stock look but with enhanced performance and maybe just a little more rumble on acceleration but very minimal noise especially at cruise.

patrickjp Jul 9, 2001 07:53 AM

the Edelbrocks are great!! :D

nice investment

jmartinb Jul 9, 2001 08:21 AM

Here, here!
 
Changed the shocks out on my Expy at 4K miles. Best thing I did for that monster!

redex Jul 9, 2001 07:50 PM

JmartinB -- Ditto on that
 
I replaced mine at 3000 miles and had a major upgrade in performance.
Stock shocks are a joke. I saved them in a box. You can push or pull them back and forth with little resistance.
I'll send them to anyone who asks.
Not worth the shipping.

Drifter Jul 9, 2001 10:10 PM

Screwdriver the Borla's work great for me. Just about like you described, a mellow tone but a little rumble when you step on it. I did the y pipe modification. Seems to have helped out but I dont drive it that hard to make a comparison on stomping on it before and after.

2fords Jul 9, 2001 10:31 PM

Rebate
 
I didn't get the coupon with the shocks either, but if you have a printer you can go to www.edelbrock.com and print it.
So far I've put a couple of hundred miles on them and I really can tell the difference, heck even the wife said she could tell a difference. I didn't tell her I charged them on HER card.

Screwdriver Jul 9, 2001 10:46 PM

Borla
 
Ok, thanks drifter.

That's funny 2fords, until your wife finds out and chases you with the frying pan.:D

Red95King Jul 10, 2001 05:16 PM

Stock shocks are dust at 20K anyhow.

Rob_NC Jul 12, 2001 08:49 AM

Those of you who have installed the IAS shocks as well as a Hellwig sway bar and/or poly bushings, which item made the most difference in the handling? The shocks are a bit pricey to start exerimenting with but from the reponse on this thread, they sound like they are well worth the money.

dirt bike dave Jul 12, 2001 12:47 PM

I replaced the stock shocks with Edelbrocks at 11,000 miles - big improvement.

The IAS make a huge reduction in body roll - I was really surprised at how much. I have a Steeda rear bar and poly bushings on the front bar, and the shocks made a bigger difference than the rear bar and front bushings.

max mitchell Jul 12, 2001 02:19 PM

Rob_NC-
 
I used Rancho RS9000s, but I installed the front and rear Hellwig anti-sway bars. I put each one on and tested them for a while before adding the other. Each made a nice improvement, and the combination was great, but BY FAR the most noticeable was the front anti-sway bar. This is a 2WD truck and I don't know what you have or if the 4WD is available.

Adrian Jul 15, 2001 03:10 AM

did I get the correct shock?
 
I ordered the Edelbrock IAS's for my 00 Expy (4x4). When installing the rear's I had to compress the shock down (farther down than the strap held them) in order to get them to fit, probably about 1-2 inches. Is that normal...?

Thanks,Adrian


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