sting66cp

What do you think of buying used Bilstein shocks?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...id=p2759.l1259

cherrybombc3

Might be the photo but the shaft on the top front shock looks bent??

markids77

If I knew the seller personally, and helped him install them when new... maybe. New KYBs are available cheaply enough to match the possible selling price on those Bilsteins if budget is a concern. If budget is not a concern; buy new.

MotorHead

It does too and if that's the case it is junk. Also I just noticed the second time I looked at the pics take a look at the top ( above the blue skirt ) of the one on the bottom almost looks like that is bent there too right where the camera icon is

another-user

hard to say, but it looks like that entire lower shock is bowed.

Corvettetodd

I would go with new.. I bought my KYB's at Summit Racing for $22.00 each...The ones on Ebay look like they have been through hell and back..
I am very satisfied with the ride of the KYB shocks...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-343127/

jordan89

I agree, those shocks are in pretty bad condition. You should go with a new pair.

sting66cp

Yes, I'm going to go with a new pair. I'm trying to balance my hobby with family obligations, and I'm always looking for a "Deal".

What shock choices like the KYB are lower priced than the Bilsteins, and are still compatible with composite springs?

76GlassY

I think that's a good call. I don't know if I would even waste my time putting them in if they were given to me for free. If your gonna' take the time... better off doin' it right. 2 cents paid in full.