Want to replace Shocks on 96 SS

Venomous360
02-20-2009, 07:58 PM
They come with the Bilstien shocks all the way around. They have 180 K on them, wondering if I should just stick those back on from SLP or if anyone has any other Options I can use. Want a nice smooth ride not a drag car or anything.

9T8W66
02-21-2009, 07:29 PM
I would upgrade to Koni's.

Venomous360
02-21-2009, 08:30 PM
I would upgrade to Koni's.


SO if I get shocks but dont touch the springs the ride hight wont change right?? Never messed with shocks and springs so I,m new to this.

Wild Willy
02-21-2009, 09:42 PM
Aren't Bilstein's lifetime warranty? Are they worn, or are you just looking for a smoother ride?

6SpdLT1Z
02-21-2009, 10:45 PM
Aren't Bilstein's lifetime warranty? Are they worn, or are you just looking for a smoother ride?

maybe material/workmanship defect, but not general wear and tear.

And yeah the ride height won't change. The ride quality might change some... Which shocks, specifically, were you looking at?

9T8W66
02-22-2009, 10:00 AM
Yeah no ride height change from just doing shocks.
The Koni's are a really nice upgrade because of their superior valving, adjustability and they have a lifetime warranty. Only Problem is they are not cheap.

Venomous360
02-22-2009, 02:00 PM
The current ride is like riding in a 3rd Gen :( and the front psg side makes a nice sqweek when I hit aspeed bump or anything else of good bumpiness.

The Ride is just Rough, you hit a rough patch in the road and you feel like your going to go airboarne.

slomarao
02-22-2009, 09:41 PM
im on koni's. Like them alot. Call strano or visit www.stranoparts.com