Rebuild Bilsteins
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From: Hortonville Wi
Rebuild Bilsteins
I think the original shocks on my '94 are worn out. It has 60000 miles with the base suspension. I can feel every bump on city streets and on the highway it tends to float. Just the opposite of what I would like. Are they worth rebuilding, what is the cost, what is the turn around time, and can the y be revalved?
Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (LSCHMIDT)
Yes they can be revalved, I just had mine done and they are amazing!! I don't remember the cost, I really didn't lok at the receipt, I'll see if I can find it. The turn around time was bout 1-2 weeks, not bad at all really. What kind of driving are you looking to do? What suspension package is on the car now?
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (Zix)
Zix: I am interested in learning more about what you had done to the shocks. Price? Was it worth the cost? I have searched the Bilstein web site and could not find information on rebuilding. My 89 baby rides very rough. Thanks in advance. Sam :chevy
Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (Raysur)
They will clean them and give you new hardware, but I don't think they repaint them...gonna have to do that one yourself!
Did they repaint them and put new decals too? My fronts need that work. :lol:
Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (Sam Lam)
Zix: I am interested in learning more about what you had done to the shocks. Price? Was it worth the cost? I have searched the Bilstein web site and could not find information on rebuilding. My 89 baby rides very rough. Thanks in advance. Sam :chevy
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Burning Brakes
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From: Anderson South Carolina
Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (LSCHMIDT)
For Bilstein rebuild service contact the following:
Bilstein
Doug Simmons
8845 Refrc Rd
San Diego, CA. 92121
800.537.1085
As I recall, they cleaned the shocks but did not
repaint them. I think the cost was about $50 - $60
per shock.
You can also have them revalved to suit your needs,
being that we use them on our '89 autocross car they
are set very firm and stiff.
Bilstein
Doug Simmons
8845 Refrc Rd
San Diego, CA. 92121
800.537.1085
As I recall, they cleaned the shocks but did not
repaint them. I think the cost was about $50 - $60
per shock.
You can also have them revalved to suit your needs,
being that we use them on our '89 autocross car they
are set very firm and stiff.
Safety Car
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (vettmike)
Vettebrakes has brand new Bilsteins for $69 dollars each... if your going with standard or Z51 valving, hardly seems worth the cost of having them rebuilt. :confused:
Racer
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Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (Springer's 95)
OK, I have to ask the stupid, maybe obvious question:
What's the reason to stay with the Bilsteins? Are they that much better than any other shock? I'm in the market for some and I like that the concensus seems to be replace with Bilsteins. It's been a long time since I've owned a RWD vehicle, and I love how simple it is to replace shocks on these! $69 doesn't sound bad, but like I said, it's been awhile since I've shopped for shocks. Is this a good price?
One last question - where do I find Vettebrakes? Thanks for any feedback!
What's the reason to stay with the Bilsteins? Are they that much better than any other shock? I'm in the market for some and I like that the concensus seems to be replace with Bilsteins. It's been a long time since I've owned a RWD vehicle, and I love how simple it is to replace shocks on these! $69 doesn't sound bad, but like I said, it's been awhile since I've shopped for shocks. Is this a good price?
One last question - where do I find Vettebrakes? Thanks for any feedback!
Racer
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Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (scorpion)
i agree!
check the last detail, the have the shocks even cheaper!
check the last detail, the have the shocks even cheaper!
Pro
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From: LANG
Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (86VetteBill)
http://www.tld-corvette.com
check the online catalog. i believe they have the best price (for new ones)
[Modified by scorpion, 10:18 AM 5/3/2002]
check the online catalog. i believe they have the best price (for new ones)
[Modified by scorpion, 10:18 AM 5/3/2002]
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From: Hortonville Wi
Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (scorpion)
I use my '94 as a fair weather daily driver, so I'm looking for a good ride without sacrificing much handling. That's why i asked about revalving. It has the base suspension and original shocks.The edlebrock shocks sound about right but are pretty expensive.
Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
Re: Rebuild Bilsteins (LSCHMIDT)
I use my '94 as a fair weather daily driver, so I'm looking for a good ride without sacrificing much handling. That's why i asked about revalving. It has the base suspension and original shocks.The edlebrock shocks sound about right but are pretty expensive.
