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Old 05-26-2012, 02:17 PM
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Im going to do my first replace and install of the shocks and struts on my WS6. Can anyone recommend a brand I should use; and nothing too pricey. I want it as close to original as possible. Thank you.
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Bilsteins sound like what you are looking for. That's what they came with from the factory and they are relatively cheap at $370 (or about 2/3the price of Konis).
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Ws6's did not come with bilsteins from the factory. The came with shitty revalved DeCarbons. Bilsteins are a big upgrade
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$370 or $380 from ws6store.com with free shipping
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Originally Posted by 1sbyrd
Im going to do my first replace and install of the shocks and struts on my WS6. Can anyone recommend a brand I should use; and nothing too pricey. I want it as close to original as possible. Thank you.
These:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=21&ModelID=8
You'll find that these both ride and handle noticeably better than the shitty orange/black decarons you probably have now.

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Bilsteins sound like what you are looking for. That's what they came with from the factory and they are relatively cheap at $450 (or about 2/3the price of Konis).
Bilstiens were an option, just like Konis from the factory...
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Actually they cost $367.40
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Ws6's did not come with bilsteins from the factory. The came with shitty revalved DeCarbons. Bilsteins are a big upgrade
Truth here. I asked Sam Strano about the KYB agx when I was looking into lowering with springs. He suggested KONI or a Bilstein revalved, but in reference to running lowering springs.


I've heard of people running Monroe sensa tracs on their SS / Z28s with stock springs (sometimes even lowering springs) and having good luck.


Just my 0.02

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I've heard of people running Monroe sensa tracs on their SS / Z28s with stock springs (sometimes even lowering springs) and having good luck.


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Stick with the bilsteins. My dad got his 02 z28 and I just replaced everything with bilsteins. The previous owner had the monroes in the back and they were too soft. They also made a lot of noise.
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Monroe's where cheap junk IMO. I had them in the rears once for about a year. Not looking to do that ever again
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I to just got replacing monroes that where in my ws6 with slp bilstiens. Waiting to take her out to see how she feels now.
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Bilsteins are a nice upgrade. I DD mine and they are very comfortable even on Virginia's horrible roads.
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sorry guys on the delay...when it rains it pours, my computer took a dump on me.... We'll I'm not looking to super-size. i just want what I had on it. Or something average that will not break my bank, and can I install them............lowering-hmmmmm I have thought of lowering.
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I shall check them out...thanks
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Ill check that site out, thanks



Originally Posted by JD_AMG
These:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=21&ModelID=8
You'll find that these both ride and handle noticeably better than the shitty orange/black decarons you probably have now.


Bilstiens were an option, just like Konis from the factory...
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I was happy with my Staggs off ebay
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