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Jul 24, 2022 | 12:29 PM

sullivan1245

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c4 shocks

I have a 1994 with the fx3 suspension and need to replace the shocks.having a real bad time finding them.What shocks can be installed other than the fx3's.any suggestions will be a great help. I have looked at the bilstiens for z51's but I'm looking for somebody who can give me some good info.

Jul 24, 2022 | 10:16 PM

billschroeder5842

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If you are going to "scrub" the FX3 system you can use Bilstein's successfully.

Now, I just checked Ebay and found LOTS of FX3 shocks for sale. Buy these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22506139886...3ABFBM8raQssZg

Jul 25, 2022 | 10:25 AM

sullivan1245

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I saw these on eBay too but I've got burned before buying used things so I will keep looking for new fx3 shocks but in meantime I thing I will replace with the bilstiens.
Just need the right part numbers i see some that are for lowered suspensions and I don't need those b8's I think they are called.
Also looking at some from QA1 that look promising.

Jul 25, 2022 | 10:59 AM

Fiberbundle

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If you are looking at the QA1 single adjustable shocks spend the couple of extra bucks and go with the Ridetech brand instead. I have the QA1s and a buddy has the Ridetechs and I like them a lot more.

Jul 25, 2022 | 02:20 PM

Kevova

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There was a set in parts subforum where someone was parting a 94 votech car. Votech cars aren't necessarily bad cars just ones the GM won't sell to the public for some reason.

Aug 8, 2022 | 03:25 PM

KerrVette

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From Bilstein Customer Service:Hello,

Thank you for contacting Bilstein of America. Due to the limited number of in-office staff in the Bilstein Tech Center, we have enlisted the service support of one of our Bilstein Service Centers.

Performance Shock, Inc. is a Certified Bilstein Distributor and Service Center. They are located in the Motorsports Industrial Park at Sonoma Raceway, (Sears Point) in Sonoma, California. They specialize in the servicing of Performance and Racing Shock Absorbers, Springs, Sway Bars & Goodridge Hoses & Fittings.

For questions about servicing your shocks, please contact them through the information below. Thank you.

Email: info@performanceshock.com

Website: https://performanceshock.com/

Aug 17, 2022 | 03:05 PM

Ronn38

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I second the Ridetech-- have them on my '93 and love them. won't work w/the F3 system in your cockpit, but they are easy to adjust at the 4 points without having to pull anything.

Ronn

Aug 18, 2022 | 07:50 PM

Hawkeye56

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronn38

I second the Ridetech-- have them on my '93 and love them. won't work w/the F3 system in your cockpit, but they are easy to adjust at the 4 points without having to pull anything.

Ronn

i agree 100% on RideTech, I replaced my FX3 with them and I am completely satisfied.
Thanks Hawkeye56