fx3 bilstein rebuild or new
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fx3 bilstein rebuild or new
what experience has anyone had with rebuilding vs new bilstein cost.
I see rebuild is $100.00 ea. plus ?. The plus worries me.
Thanks for any input
1992 coupe fx3
street crusier only
Thanks for everyones input. I think I'll go new as the rebuild could end up being the same price.
Next question. Who has the best price. Found the partsladi @ 179.99ea
for the rear and 183.54ea for the front. Any other ideas
Thanks again for everyones input.
Randy
I see rebuild is $100.00 ea. plus ?. The plus worries me.
Thanks for any input
1992 coupe fx3
street crusier only
Thanks for everyones input. I think I'll go new as the rebuild could end up being the same price.
Next question. Who has the best price. Found the partsladi @ 179.99ea
for the rear and 183.54ea for the front. Any other ideas
Thanks again for everyones input.
Randy
Last edited by myc4vette; Jun 2, 2008 at 05:26 PM. Reason: decided to buy new
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A previous owner had the Bilsteins rebuilt on my track car. In this case he had them rebuilt with the 'Moroca valving'. I understand Bilstein can modify the valving for whatever use you want. I am only assuming that they could soften up the touring setting and retain the stiffness in the sport and performance settings. Call them. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1866825
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A previous owner had the Bilsteins rebuilt on my track car. In this case he had them rebuilt with the 'Moroca valving'. I understand Bilstein can modify the valving for whatever use you want. I am only assuming that they could soften up the touring setting and retain the stiffness in the sport and performance settings. Call them. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1866825
I missed this thread.
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Onde thing to consider is vehicle down time. Rebuilding the shocks typically takes a couple weeks so you would be without the car for that period of time.
The rebuild costs do vary depending on what needs to be done to the shocks. A simple rebuild of the internals costs less than if you need to have the gears replaced or maybe if the shock rod is bad. The best thing to do is to call and ask what the prices are and turnaround times.
Figure on $199 for new shocks (each). So there would be some cost savings on rebuilding but if you decide on any custom valving, that could eat up the differences.
The rebuild costs do vary depending on what needs to be done to the shocks. A simple rebuild of the internals costs less than if you need to have the gears replaced or maybe if the shock rod is bad. The best thing to do is to call and ask what the prices are and turnaround times.
Figure on $199 for new shocks (each). So there would be some cost savings on rebuilding but if you decide on any custom valving, that could eat up the differences.
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I understand Bilstein can modify the valving for whatever use you want. I am only assuming that they could soften up the touring setting and retain the stiffness in the sport and performance settings. Call them. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1866825
Racer
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There should be a thread about a forum member who can supply alum gears in place of the plastic gears. I understand that if you live in a cold winter climate with the FX3 suspension, and you drive in those conditions, you should disconnect the connections at the computer. This prevents the start up check with cold thick shock fluid from stripping the gears.
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Thanks for everyones input. I think I'll go new as the rebuild could end up being the same price.
Next question. Who has the best price. Found the partsladi @ 179.99ea
for the rear and 183.54ea for the front. Any other ideas
Thanks again for everyones input.
Randy[/QUOTE]
Thanks for everyones input. I think I'll go new as the rebuild could end up being the same price.
Next question. Who has the best price. Found the partsladi @ 179.99ea
for the rear and 183.54ea for the front. Any other ideas
Thanks again for everyones input.
Randy
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eshocks.com has them for $179.40 each for front AND back. Might want to try them, here is the link : http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q
Racer
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1st, 2nd + last is the warranty
if you decied to have your FX3 shocks rebuilt by bilstein your warranty from bilstein is only 30-90 days if you buy new bilstein FX3 shocks from a authorized dealer then the warranty becomes LIFETIME! so do the math rebuilt FX3 shock "new gear included" $145.00 ea + shipping and it takes bilstein 2-3 wks to complete the rebuilt and they'll last no more than 40K at best!, or go on ebay pay $179.00 ea + shipping for new FX3 shocks which comes with a LIFETIME warranty.
That's the way I ended up going. Buying new makes more sense if you're keeping the car for a long time.
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eshocks.com has them for $179.40 each for front AND back. Might want to try them, here is the link : http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q[/QUOTE]
Thanks janrvae: I had not seen them before. Best price I've seen. Ordered today.
Thanks janrvae: I had not seen them before. Best price I've seen. Ordered today.
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if you decied to have your FX3 shocks rebuilt by bilstein your warranty from bilstein is only 30-90 days if you buy new bilstein FX3 shocks from a authorized dealer then the warranty becomes LIFETIME! so do the math rebuilt FX3 shock "new gear included" $145.00 ea + shipping and it takes bilstein 2-3 wks to complete the rebuilt and they'll last no more than 40K at best!, or go on ebay pay $179.00 ea + shipping for new FX3 shocks which comes with a LIFETIME warranty.
Hey Thanks boonie . That is one point I had not thought of.
Thanks All ...
for your input
Should be up and running with in a week
Burning Brakes
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eshocks.com has them for $179.40 each for front AND back. Might want to try them, here is the link : http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?M...=All&SubChar=Q
Thanks janrvae: I had not seen them before. Best price I've seen. Ordered today.
Thanks janrvae: I had not seen them before. Best price I've seen. Ordered today.
Tell me how it goes with eshocks, I've never bought from them before but have heard good things on the forum.
Jonathan
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