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Apr 30, 2004 | 05:31 AM

newtovettes

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SHocked about the shocks

Well, another problem, 90 vette needs new shocks. The suspension is the in car adjustable that came from the factory, my friend is being told the replacement shocks are nearly $800 each. I can not find anything on them. Also he was told he could not just put regular shocks on his car because the car would bottom out. All this seems like a bunch of BS but then again, what do I know. Again, Any heklp would be appreciated.

Apr 30, 2004 | 05:52 AM

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Re: SHocked about the shocks (newtovettes)

Your adjustable suspension is known as FX3. And yes, they are more expensive than the stock shocks. Do some window shopping at MAD, Eckler's, Summit Racing, etc.

Here's the front at Eckler's:

And the rear:

They are priced at $219 each.

[Modified by Steel Blue 91, 5:58 AM 4/30/2004]

Apr 30, 2004 | 07:11 AM

newtovettes

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Re: SHocked about the shocks (Steel Blue 91)

Thanks, apparently he heard wrong $800 for a set seems more reasonable. Is there more options available or is the bilsteins the only available shock?

Apr 30, 2004 | 08:03 AM

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Re: SHocked about the shocks (newtovettes)

Bilstein is the only brand I've ever seen for the FX3 suspension. You can, of course, use regular (non-FX3) shocks without penalty...the car will work just fine.
Shocks don't support the car, the springs do that. The shocks simply control suspension movement velocities.
Good luck!!

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Apr 30, 2004 | 08:27 AM

runner140*

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Re: SHocked about the shocks (rocco16)

You have the choice of staying with the adjustable suspension or going to
a non adjustable suspension. Normal shocks cost between $50. and $75.
each. 95% of C-5 Vetts use the non-adjustable suspension. KYB makes a
gas shock for 39.95 and AC-Delco makes gas shocks for 129.95 for a set of
four. The above can be purchased at ZIP Products. ;)

Apr 30, 2004 | 11:17 AM

jabez

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Re: SHocked about the shocks (elefkow)

You can purchase a complete set of Tokico's on Ebay for 200 buck.

Apr 30, 2004 | 12:19 PM

rsafier

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Re: SHocked about the shocks (jabez)

Don't forget QA1 adjustables, about the same price as Bistein non-adjustables.

Apr 30, 2004 | 01:31 PM

ANTI VENOM

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Re: SHocked about the shocks (rsafier)

You can send them back to Bilstein and have them rebuilt or revalved or whatever you like for around $75.-100 each. Many have done it.

Bilstein 858-386-5900
That's the only # I have. Good luck!