Z51 shocks
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Z51 shocks
I want to replace my shocks on my 85 with the Z51 package, do I have to use Z51 shocks or can I use non Z51
I'm looking at bilsteins, is there a difference in the ride between the Z51s and the non Z51s
Thanks for your help.
I'm looking at bilsteins, is there a difference in the ride between the Z51s and the non Z51s
Thanks for your help.
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Supposedly with Bilsteins the z51 has more rebound and less compression. The idea is it takes more energy to compress the spring because of the high spring rate. More rebound to slow the return of the spring. The base shock is more neutral. The Z51 shock particular the front is designed for lower ride height. I don't know there is advantage to installing incorrect shocks.
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Z51 shocks
Supposedly with Bilsteins the z51 has more rebound and less compression. The idea is it takes more energy to compress the spring because of the high spring rate. More rebound to slow the return of the spring. The base shock is more neutral. The Z51 shock particular the front is designed for lower ride height. I don't know there is advantage to installing incorrect shocks.
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Your rear spring affects your ride quality much more than the shock choice, but yes the base shock is going to give a slightly softer ride.
