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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by VikingTrad3r
i can return them. what are you thinking?
Are you sure you two are talking about the same shocks? Viking, you know Cjunkie is talking about KYBs, right? You didn't really pay $750 for a set of KYB shocks, did you?
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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MatthewMiller
Are you sure you two are talking about the same shocks? Viking, you know Cjunkie is talking about KYBs, right? You didn't really pay $750 for a set of KYB shocks, did you?

yeah no. i bought bilstein z51's.

wifey and i are building the car up for track days so i want z51 not kyb. gotta pay up!!

cjunkie, thanks for brainstorming and trying to help a guy out with costs.

cheers. VT
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 12:27 AM
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if you are going to track it you bought the right stuff. mine will only see turns on a highway.
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by VikingTrad3r
ouch. i just spent 750 canadian on all 4 corners for the z51/52

I just bought the Z51's for my 90 from Corvette Central. Cheapest I found. $500cdn.
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 09:40 AM
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I know I'm beginning to sound like a broken record with this recommendation, but another very interesting and high-value option for good dampers is the Ridetech HQ and TQ series. These are adjustable monotube Fox dampers. If I were shopping for dampers today, for any use of a C4, I'd be giving these a serious look.
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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Edelbrock ias on my 96 CE , but not sure they are still sold. car has full on autocross suspension but still a great ride.
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmers
I just bought the Z51's for my 90 from Corvette Central. Cheapest I found. $500cdn.
Maybe you should have tried this Authorized Bilstein supplier;

Fronts (HD or an '89)
https://www.ajusa.com/bilstein-b6-pe...rber-24-020534

Rears (HD for an '89)
https://www.ajusa.com/bilstein-b6-pe...rber-24-020541
$319.00 for all four Z-51 valved Bilstein's w/free shipping!

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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mako41
Maybe you should have tried this Authorized Bilstein supplier;

http://www.ajusa.com/1990-Chevrolet-...v7c1q67a9.html

$319.00 for all four Z-51 valved Bilstein's w/free shipping!
Maybe I tried and they don't ship to Canada.

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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmers
Maybe I tried and they don't ship to Canada.
OK then you might have saved yourself some cash by trying these guys; And they do provide international shipping options!

http://eshocks.com/Shocks_Vehicles.a...&Manf=All&MF=N

By the way both the Bilstein suppliers I linked to above have been found to be the best and cheapest members of this forum have found when looking for C4 replacement lifetime warrantee Bilstein shocks.

I have both links saved from previous CorvetteForum posts.
Try searching next time!

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Originally Posted by mako41
OK then you might have saved yourself some cash by trying these guys; And they do provide international shipping options!

http://eshocks.com/Shocks_Vehicles.a...&Manf=All&MF=N

By the way both the Bilstein suppliers I linked to above have been found to be the best and cheapest members of this forum have found when looking for C4 replacement lifetime warrantee Bilstein shocks.

I have both links saved from previous CorvetteForum posts.
Try searching next time!
Awesome thanks for the link. I have saved myself some cash.

Again, cheapest Bilstein shocks I found that ship to Canada are from Corvette Central. I'm not sure what your deal is, but you have no clue since you don't have to deal with shipping costs to Canada.

I'm not very good at math, but the link you provided has a set for $370. Corvette Central has the set for $369, plus cheaper shipping to Canada.

Try reading next time.

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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 01:06 PM
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Bilstein all the way.
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmers
Awesome thanks for the link. I have saved myself some cash.

Again, cheapest Bilstein shocks I found that ship to Canada are from Corvette Central. I'm not sure what your deal is, but you have no clue since you don't have to deal with shipping costs to Canada.

I'm not very good at math, but the link you provided has a set for $370. Corvette Central has the set for $369, plus cheaper shipping to Canada.

Try reading next time.
Your right! I have no idea what Canadian shipping costs are.

For everyone else who lives in the USA try the links above for the lowest cost Genuine Bilstein replacement shocks for Corvettes.
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mako41
Your right! I have no idea what Canadian shipping costs are.

For everyone else who lives in the USA try the links above for the lowest cost Genuine Bilstein replacement shocks for Corvettes.
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by VikingTrad3r
with the question phrased like that, you will probably get a few kyb responses.

if you want to match the oem shocks, reply with your year and if you have a fx3, z51, or z52 rpo code on your car. we can guide tou from there

1987 Corvette Z52 option with FG3 option see my build sheet and window sticker.... Looking for matching oem shocks BILSTEIN SHOCKS... thank you



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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 07:25 PM
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I replaced my OEM Bilstein with Bilstein's and I am very happy with them. I hear the KYB is a softer DD ride. Not what I use my car for. I did put KYB on my Z/71 Suburban and they are soft on that. however no complaints.

I foud that Tire rack had the best price on the Bilsteins. my car is base suspension.
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Thanks and I waiting for them they have been shipped.. It should feel excellent for sure... BILSTEIN SHOCKS ALL AROUND …. I will post once I take her out ….. I will post the shocks that was on them also... Thanks to all of you for the help.....
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bilstein hd is what u r after.

Originally Posted by Karlitos Gouveia
1987 Corvette Z52 option with FG3 option see my build sheet and window sticker.... Looking for matching oem shocks BILSTEIN SHOCKS... thank you


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Thanks got the HD...
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I use this old topic.

I have a model year 1986. I'm trying to find new shocks to replace the existing Bilstein ones.
All I need is the front, I already have the new Bilstein in the back.

I found Bilstein B6, Ridectech and QA1 from Summit Racing.
Isn't Bilstein B8 stiffer than B6? It is hard to find B8 any more.

What would you recommend?
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