What shocks do you use?
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From: Victoria
What shocks do you use?
I need to replace the shocks on my 89.I realise the bilsteins(currently fitted are a premium shock but are leaking badly) with a shock that is suitable for a DD.What do you have fitted and are the KYB gas-a-just a reasonable shock?
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I can't see your shocks, obviously, but I've seen Bilstein shocks mis-diagnosed as leaking a few times. Some I suspect were just techs looking for more money.
It is perfectly normal for some oil on the outside of the shock and it will collect dirt.
Do the shocks still dampen correctly?
BTW if you buy Bilstein shocks they are lifetime waranty. (doesn't count for the OEM shocks on new cars only if you buy them aftermarket.)
Page 31 top left: http://www.bilstein.com/305bilsteinapplicationguide.pdf
It is perfectly normal for some oil on the outside of the shock and it will collect dirt.
Do the shocks still dampen correctly?
BTW if you buy Bilstein shocks they are lifetime waranty. (doesn't count for the OEM shocks on new cars only if you buy them aftermarket.)
Page 31 top left: http://www.bilstein.com/305bilsteinapplicationguide.pdf
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From: Victoria
I can't see your shocks, obviously, but I've seen Bilstein shocks mis-diagnosed as leaking a few times. Some I suspect were just techs looking for more money.
It is perfectly normal for some oil on the outside of the shock and it will collect dirt.
Do the shocks still dampen correctly?
BTW if you buy Bilstein shocks they are lifetime waranty. (doesn't count for the OEM shocks on new cars only if you buy them aftermarket.)
Page 31 top left: http://www.bilstein.com/305bilsteinapplicationguide.pdf
It is perfectly normal for some oil on the outside of the shock and it will collect dirt.
Do the shocks still dampen correctly?
BTW if you buy Bilstein shocks they are lifetime waranty. (doesn't count for the OEM shocks on new cars only if you buy them aftermarket.)
Page 31 top left: http://www.bilstein.com/305bilsteinapplicationguide.pdf
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I got my Tokico's off an ebay seller and they were about the same as the KYB's, and the KYB is not suitable for a Z-51 car which mine is.
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Now, A) not everyone will find shocks on ebay...that damned "used" factory always seems to be on strike when I'm looking.....B) Don't say suitable, I have an 84...which in stock form is equal to an '85 Z-51......The KYBs work just fine....handling is not my cars issues.
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