rebuild bilsteins or replace??
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rebuild bilsteins or replace??
hi,i have 96k on the shocks.i can feel a difference when i change the adj. suspension settings.i am guessing they are worse for the wear at this point.so...should i revalve the stock ones(how much?,who do i contact?,and typical turnaround?)or do i replace them with ??? this is a street car(daily driver) but i do drive aggressively and hit the dragstrip a couple of times a year.if i disarm the electric suspension will it affect the computer or any other functions?sorry for all the questions but i have no experience with this one.
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Here's the link for Bilstein's Shock Absorber Services website....gives a breakdown of pricing on services offered. Good luck...
http://www.bilstein.com/services.php
http://www.bilstein.com/services.php
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Originally Posted by 96 lt-4
do i replace them with ???
While the link provided by dd doesn't list the price to rebuild your FE3 shocks, typically it is not cost-effective to rebuild Bilsteins.
For instance, cost to rebuild the standard C4 unit is $65. You can find them new, in many retailer catalogs, for $75.
You might want to call the Poway shop directly and get the official word. They are good guys to talk to.
Larry
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www.shockwarehouse.com
They have a free shipping deal right now. By the time you pay shipping both ways you can have new.
Ecklers has a buy 4 special for $280.
They have a free shipping deal right now. By the time you pay shipping both ways you can have new.
Ecklers has a buy 4 special for $280.
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Originally Posted by 96 lt-4
hi,i have 96k on the shocks.i can feel a difference when i change the adj. suspension settings.i am guessing they are worse for the wear at this point.so...should i revalve the stock ones(how much?,who do i contact?,and typical turnaround?)or do i replace them with ??? this is a street car(daily driver) but i do drive aggressively and hit the dragstrip a couple of times a year.if i disarm the electric suspension will it affect the computer or any other functions?sorry for all the questions but i have no experience with this one.
The '96 adjustable suspension are different than the earlier C4's and are not Bilsteins. I don't believe that you can rebuild them.
Lawrence
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From: Angier nc
if my fe3 shocks are not rebuildable what would be a good replacement other than new ones.if they arent bilsteins what are they?
if i disarm the elec susp with say koni adjustables do i have to do anything with the wires or computer for everything to function properly?the car doesent ride terrible but i don't have anything to compare it to.
if i disarm the elec susp with say koni adjustables do i have to do anything with the wires or computer for everything to function properly?the car doesent ride terrible but i don't have anything to compare it to.
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Bilstien does not manufacture the F-45 RTD adjustible shocks that first became an option in the 1996 model year. So there is no point in contacting them about a rebuild.
They are produced by Delco.
Originally Posted by 96 lt-4
If they are not Bilsteins, what are they?
Last edited by Z-07 freak; Jul 22, 2006 at 07:39 PM.
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If you drive aggressively the HD Bilsteins should be good. I have them on my 1989 Z51 and like them. As I said earlier $280 for 4 at Ecklers. If you want to keep your FX3 functionality I guess factory.
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Originally Posted by 96 lt-4
if my fe3 shocks are not rebuildable what would be a good replacement other than new ones.if they arent bilsteins what are they?
if i disarm the elec susp with say koni adjustables do i have to do anything with the wires or computer for everything to function properly?the car doesent ride terrible but i don't have anything to compare it to.
if i disarm the elec susp with say koni adjustables do i have to do anything with the wires or computer for everything to function properly?the car doesent ride terrible but i don't have anything to compare it to.
Just unplug the harness going to the old, adjustable shocks...or ty-wrap them out of the way. It will not affect the function of the car in any way.
Larry
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