New Shocks recomendation 2012 GS
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New Shocks recomendation 2012 GS
I was looking to replace the shocks on my 2012 Grand Sport with 108,000 miles on it to soften the ride. It seems my research is sending towards Bilstiens. Obviously they are different for front and back and are available on amazon for about 110$ each. I was looking for suggestions from the forum. Thank you very much in advance. Bill in San Diego
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Assuming you don't have the magnetic ride shocks (confirm this before you start buying shocks), you'd want the Bilstein B6 shocks for a softer ride compared to the firmer B8 Bilstein shocks. They're on Rock Auto for around $87 each.
Last edited by MysteryMob; Oct 15, 2020 at 01:18 PM.
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Thank you MysteryMob. I'm just not sure if I have magnetic ride? Is there an easy way to fine out? There is a button on the consol that I believe turns the traction control on and off but no ride control like I had in mt 1992 Corvette.
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It's quite obvious, so if there's no dial then you have standard suspension and my post applies.
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I just purchased the B8 Bilsteins from Rockauto and installed on Tuesday 10-13. I didn't unbolt front control arms but I used large 175lb zip ties to hold the shocks compressed to remove and install new ones. Do yourself a favor and get the Lisle shock tool. I added it to my order from Rockauto for about $10. I used a jack to compress the suspension and zip tied but then had to also compress shock with hands and tighten zip ties to remove shocks very easily. The manual compression of the shocks in place is pretty strenuous so do the same with new ones before trying to install. I also used the rubber bushings that came off of the old shocks and put on the new. You see that the old rubber has an extension that goes through the shock mount to stabilize the shock rod mounting. I did use one of the new washers before adding the old rubber bushings to prevent slipping down on the shaft. I used the original washer and nut to tighten down too. It took much longer than I expected. Set aside most of the day if you like to take your time like me. Good luck.
