Bilstein questions... made a mistake.
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Bilstein questions... made a mistake.
I just bought some used Bilsteins on Ebay for a good deal. Problem is that I didn't do my research and the fitment is not quite right.
I have a 93 base coupe without Z51.
The fronts I got are specifically for an 88 with non z51 (24-011310) and rears are for 88-94 Z-51 (24-011785).
What's the difference? Will I run into handling problems if I use these?
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I have a 93 base coupe without Z51.
The fronts I got are specifically for an 88 with non z51 (24-011310) and rears are for 88-94 Z-51 (24-011785).
What's the difference? Will I run into handling problems if I use these?
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The advertised lengths both collapsed and extended vary some may say considerably. The shock you received(24-011310) is advertised as 10.47/14.37 and the correct "fronts" for a '93 base (24-020534) is advertised as 10.18/13.56.
Maybe call Bilstein or one of their jobbers and ask them directly.
Fit I believe so - "function well" - I'd think you'll either need to find out OR maybe resell to an '88 owner! I'd think there was a reason that the spec was changed in the '89 production.
Maybe call Bilstein or one of their jobbers and ask them directly.
Fit I believe so - "function well" - I'd think you'll either need to find out OR maybe resell to an '88 owner! I'd think there was a reason that the spec was changed in the '89 production.
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I agree with the others that on a stock ride height car they should fit fine.
I did some research on the damping rates when I was looking at shocks for my '95. The Z51 shocks have about double the damping rate of the base shocks. I have run the Z51 shocks on my base suspension '94 and '95 and love it.
I have not tried a Z51 rear and base front combination. I suspect they will work fine and probably a lot better than your old shocks (I am guessing you are replacing them because they are worn out.)
I did some research on the damping rates when I was looking at shocks for my '95. The Z51 shocks have about double the damping rate of the base shocks. I have run the Z51 shocks on my base suspension '94 and '95 and love it.
I have not tried a Z51 rear and base front combination. I suspect they will work fine and probably a lot better than your old shocks (I am guessing you are replacing them because they are worn out.)
