Suspension & Brakes Springs | Shocks | Handling | Rotors

shock and spring package

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 11, 2013 | 08:44 PM
  #1  
farmington's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,807
Likes: 13
From: Little River SC
Default shock and spring package

Tired of the 4x4 look on my car and decided to jump in and get some new shocks and lowering springs. Any suggestions and best places to get them?
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2013 | 08:48 PM
  #2  
Randolph Ziskey's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 514
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

I went with the eibach springs and the bilsteins hd shocks..got them from ws6 store.com...a lot recommend and I probably shoudve gone with strano springs and koni's....it's really all on how $$ u wanna spend...the strano springs contact sam strano....
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2013 | 08:54 PM
  #3  
Randolph Ziskey's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 514
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...rior-more.html

Jadedbird selling some that he said he just test fit..strano springs...I was considering them but did not get them since I went with the eibach...
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:08 PM
  #4  
SWEET98SS's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,349
Likes: 2
From: Syracuse, NY
Default

I have the koni/BMR combo. I got them when they were on sale, free springs. I would check BMR and see if they have the special still.
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2013 | 08:42 AM
  #5  
BMR Sales2's Avatar
LS1Tech Premium Sponsor
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,451
Likes: 20
From: Seffner, FL
Default

Originally Posted by farmington
Tired of the 4x4 look on my car and decided to jump in and get some new shocks and lowering springs. Any suggestions and best places to get them?
It depends on what shocks/springs you are looking for. We have a nice sale going on with the Koni shocks right now where if you buy the Koni shocks we give you a set of our BMR lowering springs for free. Here are a couple links to the packages we offer, if you have any question let me know.

Level 1 Koni Handling Package

http://bmrsuspension.com/index.cfm?p...&productid=823

Level 2 Koni Handling package

http://bmrsuspension.com/index.cfm?p...&productid=824

We also have Bilstein shocks in stock if you are looking for something a little more budget.

Kyle
__________________
Glenn ***
Sales Tech
www.bmrsuspension.com
813.986.9302


Find a Quality alignment shop near you!
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2013 | 03:37 PM
  #6  
Sam Strano's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,614
Likes: 152
From: Brookville, PA
Default

I've got plenty of my springs in stock, Bilstein's and Koni's are in stock as well. As for what kit might suit you best, we'd have to discuss that a bit in person to make a good recommendation for you.
__________________
www.stranoparts.com --814-849-3450
Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2013 | 08:26 PM
  #7  
TA_Freak's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
10 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,367
Likes: 144
From: Woodstock, GA
Default

Originally Posted by farmington
Tired of the 4x4 look on my car and decided to jump in and get some new shocks and lowering springs. Any suggestions and best places to get them?
Get the strano/billsteins. I had 240k with the stockers /Decarbons and it was night and day difference. The stance is amazing too!
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2013 | 01:58 PM
  #8  
ChvyC10's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Default

I went with BMR / Bilstein... Couldn't be happier. Rides great!
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:49 AM
  #9  
Richard Schmidt's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: morgantown pa
Default

I'm putting on eibach spring a kyb adjustable shock.
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:53 AM
  #10  
SuperSport01's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 709
Likes: 2
From: 336 NC
Default

BMR, Strano, or Hotchkis springs. Bilstein or Koni shocks.
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:40 PM
  #11  
LilJayV10's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 9,711
Likes: 999
From: Evansville,IN
Default

Originally Posted by Sam Strano
I've got plenty of my springs in stock, Bilstein's and Koni's are in stock as well. As for what kit might suit you best, we'd have to discuss that a bit in person to make a good recommendation for you.
Strano FTW!
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:31 AM
  #12  
camarokid91's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Bridgewater, Ma
Default

Fork for the Koni's if possible.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:03 PM
  #13  
COSPEED's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (331)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
Default

These are our most popular setups that we've seen work pretty well over the years.

http://www.coloradospeed.com/1998200...d=341&sort=20a

http://www.coloradospeed.com/slp-bil...rd-p-1075.html

http://www.coloradospeed.com/slp-bil...bird-p-96.html WITH

http://www.coloradospeed.com/bmr-low...rd-p-7503.html OR

http://www.coloradospeed.com/hotchki...rd-p-4071.html
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 07:20 PM
  #14  
Blackpanther99's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,963
Likes: 4
From: Baytown, TX
Default

Koni shocks for sure!
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 11:12 AM
  #15  
Sam Strano's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,614
Likes: 152
From: Brookville, PA
Default

For what it's worth, the Koni's are *still* on sale (it was exteneded). I have "4/4" on-cars for $835/set. "4/3" sets with the off-car adjustable rear are $739/set. And there are some discount packages with my springs that knock another $20 or so off too.

I also have a combo using SLP Bilstein and Strano springs for $620.

All the above are in stock.
__________________
www.stranoparts.com --814-849-3450
Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
Reply
Old Jul 23, 2013 | 03:40 PM
  #16  
knight_rider's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by Sam Strano
For what it's worth, the Koni's are *still* on sale (it was exteneded). I have "4/4" on-cars for $835/set. "4/3" sets with the off-car adjustable rear are $739/set. And there are some discount packages with my springs that knock another $20 or so off too.

I also have a combo using SLP Bilstein and Strano springs for $620.

All the above are in stock.
How low do your lowering springs go? Just comparing to BMR and Eibach...
Reply
Old Jul 23, 2013 | 03:45 PM
  #17  
38DD2436's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Default

Do the Konis, FTW
Reply
Old Jul 23, 2013 | 03:46 PM
  #18  
Sam Strano's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,614
Likes: 152
From: Brookville, PA
Default

Heh, well to be honest I stopped giving a number because too many people get hung up on the number itself. We used to call them 1.2", but I just stopped. Instead I encourage you to look at pictures of cars with the springs installed. A quick search will find you many. Here's a link to a thread about that: https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...g-kits-13.html

There are some others in this like to the springs on my website too: http://stranoparts.com/partdetails.p...=113&ModelID=7
__________________
www.stranoparts.com --814-849-3450
Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
Reply
Old Jul 23, 2013 | 04:55 PM
  #19  
knight_rider's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by Sam Strano
Heh, well to be honest I stopped giving a number because too many people get hung up on the number itself. We used to call them 1.2", but I just stopped. Instead I encourage you to look at pictures of cars with the springs installed. A quick search will find you many. Here's a link to a thread about that: https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...g-kits-13.html

There are some others in this like to the springs on my website too: http://stranoparts.com/partdetails.p...=113&ModelID=7
Ok, do have a bundle package for your springs and Bilstein shocks?
Reply
Old Jul 23, 2013 | 05:12 PM
  #20  
Sam Strano's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,614
Likes: 152
From: Brookville, PA
Default

Something like this? http://stranoparts.com/partdetails.p...D=90&ModelID=7
__________________
www.stranoparts.com --814-849-3450
Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:00 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE