'91 Z07 Shock Replacement
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From: Littleton CO
'91 Z07 Shock Replacement
So apparently Bilstein cannot do the Morraca valving anymore because they lost the recipe due to a facility move a few years back. They can call up any serial number shock that was modified, however so if somebody out there has that valving on their car and they can share their serial numbers that would be awesome! I don't hold out much hope because I posted something like this about a year ago with no bites.
However, if I can't get them re-valved would I be better going with replacement FX3's or something like the Ridectech HQs. BTW, this is a track only car, really, and the 30 year old FX3 originals are getting a little sketchy as they have gotten very soft over the years. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
--Calvin
However, if I can't get them re-valved would I be better going with replacement FX3's or something like the Ridectech HQs. BTW, this is a track only car, really, and the 30 year old FX3 originals are getting a little sketchy as they have gotten very soft over the years. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
--Calvin
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It's the seals that wear not so much the hard parts. Of course you never know what you until it's a part om the table. AFAIK Bilstein stopped rebuilding old shocks 6-7 years ago. If can find an independent rebuider you maybe be able to get the originals serviced. Shocks is another how much are you want to spend.
Thread Starter
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Littleton CO
It's the seals that wear not so much the hard parts. Of course you never know what you until it's a part om the table. AFAIK Bilstein stopped rebuilding old shocks 6-7 years ago. If can find an independent rebuider you maybe be able to get the originals serviced. Shocks is another how much are you want to spend.
--Calvin
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From: Orange, CA
It's the seals that wear not so much the hard parts. Of course you never know what you until it's a part om the table. AFAIK Bilstein stopped rebuilding old shocks 6-7 years ago. If can find an independent rebuider you maybe be able to get the originals serviced. Shocks is another how much are you want to spend.
If your shocks are original to the car, there are third-parties that will rebuild them for $188/shock, such as DeltaVee.
Best of luck.
