Best Shocks to get?
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Le Mans Master
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Best Shocks to get?
My car is a 98 and it is slammed: lowered on longer bolts in the rear and the front bushing completely removed. I have 19" wheels with 255 35 and 295 35 tires on X10 and X 11 wheels if that matters.
It is currently a very bouncy ride I was wondering what you guys would suggest?
I've heard of Bilstein and QA1 shocks for the corvette.
Which should I go with as I want to get them asap to install
Thanks as always
It is currently a very bouncy ride I was wondering what you guys would suggest?
I've heard of Bilstein and QA1 shocks for the corvette.
Which should I go with as I want to get them asap to install
Thanks as always
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06
Originally Posted by IDM
My car is a 98 and it is slammed: lowered on longer bolts in the rear and the front bushing completely removed. I have 19" wheels with 255 35 and 295 35 tires on X10 and X 11 wheels if that matters.
It is currently a very bouncy ride I was wondering what you guys would suggest?
I've heard of Bilstein and QA1 shocks for the corvette.
Which should I go with as I want to get them asap to install
Thanks as always
It is currently a very bouncy ride I was wondering what you guys would suggest?
I've heard of Bilstein and QA1 shocks for the corvette.
Which should I go with as I want to get them asap to install
Thanks as always
Shawn
Melting Slicks
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From: Indy IN
Sounds like you are on the bump stops, most likely at the back end of the car for sure, and maybe at the front too.
At the very least you need to make sure that whatever you buy is shorter or they will be worthless.... Right now you don't have any shocks, just the rubber jounce bumpers, since that is what the car is riding on now...
At the very least you need to make sure that whatever you buy is shorter or they will be worthless.... Right now you don't have any shocks, just the rubber jounce bumpers, since that is what the car is riding on now...
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks LAPD
Do I also need to purchase any other parts when getting Bilstein shocks to do this job or will they come with everything?
solo fast thanks for that additional information lol I kind of realized that.
Do I also need to purchase any other parts when getting Bilstein shocks to do this job or will they come with everything?
solo fast thanks for that additional information lol I kind of realized that.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06
Originally Posted by IDM
Thanks LAPD
Do I also need to purchase any other parts when getting Bilstein shocks to do this job or will they come with everything?
solo fast thanks for that additional information lol I kind of realized that.
Do I also need to purchase any other parts when getting Bilstein shocks to do this job or will they come with everything?
solo fast thanks for that additional information lol I kind of realized that.
Shawn
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06
Originally Posted by LETHL_ZO6
I will be in the same boat soon. Are there more than one P/N (longer/shorter) for the bilstein sports or just one size?
There is only one version of the Bilstein sports. Order them, install them and drive!
Bilstein Sport Part Numbers:
Front: BE5-2977
Rear: BE5-2978
Hope this helps!
Shawn
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Originally Posted by L.A.P.D.
Bilstein sports are the best way to go, especially since you have lowered the car as much as you have. Go with the Bilstein sports and enjoy them.
Shawn
Shawn
and order them from LAPD
good service