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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Need stiffer rear suspension

The rear suspension on my 2001 SS is too soft. I have Eibach springs with Bilstein shocks. The rear end is too bouncy and the rear shimmeys on high speed braking.

I am thinking about getting Koni Double Adjustable rear shocks and stiffer springs. I want a road race, not drag suspension. Any recomendations?

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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Re: Need stiffer rear suspension

Bilstein HD's are for stock shocks. You already have too much spring for the shocks and you want more rate? You're going to bounce even more with stiffer springs.
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Re: Need stiffer rear suspension

I am using the SLP Eibach progressive rate springs/Bilstein shock set. So I assume they were calibrated to match. But they sure are not working.

So are you saying I should just go with Koni dual adjustable shocks and no new springs? Any other recomended shocks?
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Re: Need stiffer rear suspension

SLP shocks are different. They should work in conjunction, but even with Konis, stiffer springs in the rear will ride worse. It goes with our cars having such light rears. Just like f-bodies don't need huge rear swaybars. Go with less spring rate in the back and you'll have more control and a better ride.

IMO DA would be overkill. SA will be fine.
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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OK, Koni's it is. Keep the springs or what do you suggest?
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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Re: Need stiffer rear suspension

konis on stock springs work fine. you can lower it 3/4" front and 1/2" back with konis alone if you use the lower perch. 1" lowering springs work well too, plus the lower perch of the konis
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Re: Need stiffer rear suspension

Originally Posted by GHWelles
OK, Koni's it is. Keep the springs or what do you suggest?
You already have the springs so might as well try them w/Koni. It isn't like the rear springs are difficult to change out.
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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Thanks, will see what happens
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