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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 09:42 AM
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Default Another suspension question..
So I have been looking deeper and deeper into buying those Canuck.com lowering springs but I really don't want to use the same factory struts when I put them in. What is every ones opinion on different struts. If it makes a difference at all I am not looking for comfort per say I just want my Pala to be on rails by the time im done with everything. This is just a start. Thanks in advance!
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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stick with the OEM bilsteins in my opinion. you can buy the replacement bilsteins on rockauto.com if you look under the GXP but be warned they are like 200-250 PER STRUT.
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Bilsteins are not oem on the other ls4 cars besides the GXP. You can go with AGXs as there the next best thing and affordable at 120 a strut
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 10:25 PM
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*Ahem* don't forget us Super guys
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Meh u got the comfort series lol
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91 back lol
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i got those canuck and new bilsteins with bmr trailing and adj laterals and my gxp IS on rails u will be very happy
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Originally Posted by 91parkave
Meh u got the comfort series lol
Also true! lol

How far off are the AGX struts from Billstein from a handling and comfort perspective?
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There no where near as responsive as bilsteins but the only aftermarket option in terms of damping that is close to what we have.
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Originally Posted by superglide9375
i got those canuck and new bilsteins with bmr trailing and adj laterals and my gxp IS on rails u will be very happy

That makes me smile just thinking about it lol. and that was my exact route. On top ofsome new front A arms and a strut brace I wanna me able to corner like a mf champ. and I do appreciate all the help you guys. And Mike the Canadian what do you mean Super guys?
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Originally Posted by SSleeperLS4
That makes me smile just thinking about it lol. and that was my exact route. On top ofsome new front A arms and a strut brace I wanna me able to corner like a mf champ. and I do appreciate all the help you guys. And Mike the Canadian what do you mean Super guys?
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i think he means all mikes are super?am i right mike?,from mike
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Originally Posted by superglide9375
i think he means all mikes are super?am i right mike?,from mike
Well that's a given
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I'm on bilstiens ssc Springs bmr rear arms zzp lca's my car corners like a Vette well dam close lol spend the 250 it's worth it
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I'm on bilstiens ssc Springs bmr rear arms zzp lca's my car corners like a Vette well dam close lol spend the 250 it's worth it
where'd you find those Blistien springs?
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So the Bilsteins can just bolt in on the Impala or Monte SS with out swapping any other GXP parts to make them work correct?
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Originally Posted by SSleeperLS4
where'd you find those Blistien springs?
I think he means Bilstein struts and the springs are SSC. I think SSC and Canuck are the same spring.
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