KYB vs Bilstein
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Safety Car
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From: The Pines South Jersey
KYB vs Bilstein
I am looking to replace the shocks with KYB.
I have a Z51 w/ Bilsteins.
I found 2 part #' for Bilstien Rears 1 specific for Z51, KYB does not show a shock specific for Z51.
Whats the deal here? Is the KYB a Z51 replacement for the Bilsteins?
Please note I am not asking whick shock is better here.
TIA.
I have a Z51 w/ Bilsteins.
I found 2 part #' for Bilstien Rears 1 specific for Z51, KYB does not show a shock specific for Z51.
Whats the deal here? Is the KYB a Z51 replacement for the Bilsteins?
Please note I am not asking whick shock is better here.
TIA.
Melting Slicks
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From: Staten Island NY
I had KYB shocks in my 1995, though they were relativly inecpensive they were great, but not a "replacement" for the Bilstien Z51 option shocks.
Multiple shocks will fit the application, but by direct replacement are asking for identical performance?
The KYBs would be a lower cost substitute.
Multiple shocks will fit the application, but by direct replacement are asking for identical performance?
The KYBs would be a lower cost substitute.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
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From: Severna Park MD
Originally Posted by jd_v3tt3
I am looking to replace the shocks with KYB.
I have a Z51 w/ Bilsteins.
I found 2 part #' for Bilstien Rears 1 specific for Z51, KYB does not show a shock specific for Z51.
Whats the deal here? Is the KYB a Z51 replacement for the Bilsteins?
Please note I am not asking whick shock is better here.
TIA.
I have a Z51 w/ Bilsteins.
I found 2 part #' for Bilstien Rears 1 specific for Z51, KYB does not show a shock specific for Z51.
Whats the deal here? Is the KYB a Z51 replacement for the Bilsteins?
Please note I am not asking whick shock is better here.
TIA.
I don't think you will find the KYB will be as stiff, or the car will feel right after you downgrade.
I upgraded from base to Z51 Bilsteins when I replaced the shocks on an FE1 car.
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Originally Posted by Kale
With KYBs, the car did not feel safe in corners. I swapped them fast for Bils and never looked back.
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From: Lake Mary Florida
Couple years back I needed shocks but was short on cash so I opt'd for the KYBs. Although they served their purpose for the short term, replacing them recently with Bilsteins was noticable.
