Which Bilsteins
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Which Bilsteins
I'm gong to replace the shocks on my '96. It has the FE1 suspension. I wand a firmer ride, so I'm thinking of getting the Z51 Bilsteins. There is a listing for the Z51 shocks that goes thru '94, then one for '95-'96. What's the difference in these shocks? Are the later ones just softer? will the others fit?
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The Z51 shocks are slightly stiffer than the base shocks but the ride is fine.
I just pulled a set off my '96 (replaced with Koni adjustables). They have ~20k miles on them, but they're in great shape and should easily last another 15k miles or so on the street. I'll sell the set (2 fronts, 2 rears) for $125 shipped in the lower 48.
E-mail me if interested...JVMason1317@SBCGlobal.net
I just pulled a set off my '96 (replaced with Koni adjustables). They have ~20k miles on them, but they're in great shape and should easily last another 15k miles or so on the street. I'll sell the set (2 fronts, 2 rears) for $125 shipped in the lower 48.
E-mail me if interested...JVMason1317@SBCGlobal.net
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Originally Posted by FoolCrzy
There is a listing for the Z51 shocks that goes thru '94, then one for '95-'96.
`84-`90 Z-51s have the "heavy duty" suspension, thus the shocks are stronger.
`96 Z-51 uses a "sport" suspension, although not as harsh as the earlier version, it is a little firmer than the base suspension.
The heavy duty suspension from `91-`95 used the FX-3 adjustible shocks.
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From: Drive it Like You Hate it Cincinnati OH
Originally Posted by 96GS#007
The Z51 shocks are slightly stiffer than the base shocks but the ride is fine.
I just pulled a set off my '96 (replaced with Koni adjustables). They have ~20k miles on them, but they're in great shape and should easily last another 15k miles or so on the street. I'll sell the set (2 fronts, 2 rears) for $125 shipped in the lower 48.
E-mail me if interested...JVMason1317@SBCGlobal.net
I just pulled a set off my '96 (replaced with Koni adjustables). They have ~20k miles on them, but they're in great shape and should easily last another 15k miles or so on the street. I'll sell the set (2 fronts, 2 rears) for $125 shipped in the lower 48.
E-mail me if interested...JVMason1317@SBCGlobal.net
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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
The Z51 shocks are slightly stiffer than the base shocks but the ride is fine.
I just pulled a set off my '96 (replaced with Koni adjustables). They have ~20k miles on them, but they're in great shape and should easily last another 15k miles or so on the street. I'll sell the set (2 fronts, 2 rears) for $125 shipped in the lower 48.
E-mail me if interested...JVMason1317@SBCGlobal.net
I just pulled a set off my '96 (replaced with Koni adjustables). They have ~20k miles on them, but they're in great shape and should easily last another 15k miles or so on the street. I'll sell the set (2 fronts, 2 rears) for $125 shipped in the lower 48.
E-mail me if interested...JVMason1317@SBCGlobal.net
Is there anything specific that has to be done to turn off the electronic dampners?
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I just read a post the other day where somebody with a Gs went that way. try a search. Also, In '96 the adjustable option was F45, I believe.
From what i remember, it was Very easy.
From what i remember, it was Very easy.
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Originally Posted by KBoltz
I am new here, and I have a question. My 96 has the adjustable dampners (FX3) and I want to replace them with Koni adjustables. How hard is it to replace?
Is there anything specific that has to be done to turn off the electronic dampners?
Kenny
Is there anything specific that has to be done to turn off the electronic dampners?
Kenny
Anyway...Mine had F45 before I switched to Bilsteins and now Koni's. Simply remove the shocks and install a resistor in the female plug that was connected to each shock.