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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Want to replace Shocks on 96 SS

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.
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I would upgrade to Koni's.
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 9T8W66
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.
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Aren't Bilstein's lifetime warranty? Are they worn, or are you just looking for a smoother ride?
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild *****
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?
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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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.
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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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.
Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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im on koni's. Like them alot. Call strano or visit www.stranoparts.com
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