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Old 07-04-2009, 11:38 AM
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Alright I finally got my Pro Kit in and all I need are some shocks. I don't want to break the bank but I don't want to go the cheap route and have to do it again in a year or so. I don't have the cash to spend on Koni's nor will I for awhile. I'm going to be replacing all four shocks... any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!


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Old 07-04-2009, 01:42 PM
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LT1 pro-kit, or LS1 prokit?

Front: SLP Bilsteins.

Rear: Bilstein Sport, for 3rd gen. camaro/firebird.

Or

Rear: Koni SA's, for 3rd gen. camaro/firebird.
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
LT1 pro-kit, or LS1 prokit?

Front: SLP Bilsteins.

Rear: Bilstein Sport, for 3rd gen. camaro/firebird.

Or

Rear: Koni SA's, for 3rd gen. camaro/firebird.

I got the LS1 Pro Kit. Car is a 2001 WS6 if that helps ya any.
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I think a set of 4 Bilstein will work ..

You can find them at BYUNSPEED for 404$ for a set of 4
http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...4720baf8ed2d7a
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This should work really good with your LS1 prokit.
Front: SLP Bilsteins.
Pt#10578, $115 ea.

Rear: Bilstein Sport, for 3rd gen. camaro/firebird.
Pt# B46-1021-H0, $78 ea.

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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
This should work good for your car.
Front: SLP Bilsteins.
Pt#10578, $115 ea.

Rear: Bilstein Sport, for 3rd gen. camaro/firebird.
Pt# B46-1021-H0, $78 ea.
So the bilstein sport will fit a fourth gen without any issues, and they are better than slp bilsteins for the rear? Also where are you finding the front slp bilsteins sold single I can only find them sold as a set of four?
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So the bilstein sport will fit a fourth gen without any issues, and they are better than slp bilsteins for the rear? Also where are you finding the front slp bilsteins sold single I can only find them sold as a set of four?
Yes, they fit with no problem.
The valving is a lot better than the SLP rear Bilsteins.
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http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...ath=235_23_324 Cheaper here.
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Thanks for the help. Looks like shocks are gonna have to wait for now. I think my starter just went... we'll see tomorrow though.




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