redcruz1120

Got my Bilsteins this morning and went ahead and installed them. I had almost new Delcos,about 700 miles on them. Our shop is maybe 1/3 of a mile from our home and that's as far as I drove the car back home this evening and the difference is Flat out Unreal!I can tell even the Stance changed a bit!! Cant wait to take a cruise soon. If anyone gets a set remeber that you will get three washers for the front upper hardware they go like this from bottom to top , Thick black Washer, Cushion bushing, then thin washer, then shaft goes thru frame and then cushion again topped with a heavier washer. I learned the hard way.

corvetero

I know what you mean, I felt same way you did.

BTW, I took one picture to show what you were explaining about the washers

jb78L-82

Nice................to hear you noticed a BIG difference! I say this all the time about Bilsteins and folks often come back with I just want a smooth nice ride so I went with so and so mass market shock and all is good.

Bilsteins offer a great ride (especially the HD's) AND outstanding handling....best of both worlds! I have had HD's in front with 550 springs and Sports in the rear with my 360 composite spring for >15 years now and the ride is unbelievably comfortable, still. I had the 78 out just today.....

I also have Bilsteins on my Chrysler 300, Mustang GT Convertible and 10 C6Z06 (DRM Specially valved Bilstein Sports)....for the money and value, not much touches Bilsteins

stingr69

I have the 355# rear monospring along with the Bilstein Sports and agree, they are amazing. Can't understand unless you have tried them.

LFOTremolo

Thanks for posting about the Bilstein HD's. Just ordered a set and a front end rebuild kit from Eckler's. The country roads out by me can be a little sketchy and it will be nice to be more confident going into those 90 degree bends... Can you elaborate on the stance change they produced? Higher a bit I would guess?

redcruz1120

Yes, !! Just a Tad higher. I was dangerously close to the fender lip on the front. It went up maybe about a half inch and solidified it. Im feeling better just with that alone!!

LFOTremolo

That sounds good. Was hoping for a slight raise--not a huge noticeable gap in the wheel well. Thanks.

v2racing

I put the Sports on my 80 with the Gymkhana suspension and I thought the road great, lots better than the Monroe gas that was on it. I have Sports on my 75 also.

Mike