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Jun 1, 2014 | 12:55 PM

eswizz

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SLP/bilstein shocks

Hawks 3rd gen parts AND WS6 Store both have a set of rear Belstein shocks for sale. 3rd gen calls them level II shocks and ws6 store calls them HD shocks. Is there a difference in the two? They have the same part number. If there isn't a difference, I'll g with the one closer to my house since I really need them ASAP!
Links to the two: Thanks!

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...nd-Struts.html

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...y-shock-rear-/

Jun 1, 2014 | 01:46 PM

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Or, what are recommended? I have a Ford 9" with a 1.25" drop with adjustable LCA, TA, panhard bar. Is there a difference between the two? I mainly drag race so I want the shocks that bite the track best.

Jun 1, 2014 | 04:53 PM

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I think Level II are the shocks built by Bilstein and valved to SLP specifications for SLP/Eibach spring rates... and Bilstein HD are valved for a wider range of possible spring rates.

I am not sure on that though. Anyone, feel free to correct me.

Jun 1, 2014 | 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eswizz

They're both the same shock.

WS6store is in Norwalk Iowa, which is about 260 miles away.

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Jun 1, 2014 | 05:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 99Bluz28

They're both the same shock.

WS6store is in Norwalk Iowa, which is about 260 miles away.

I've heard this for awhile now but what is this based on? I can only find anecdotal evidence stemming from a SLYP sticker on both boxes. Any more conclusive evidence?

Jun 2, 2014 | 08:52 AM

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The part numbers are identical now. They didn't used to be years ago.

Jun 2, 2014 | 09:26 AM

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Great thanks guys. Should have my car back up and going a couple days sooner now.

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Jun 2, 2014 | 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 02TransAm/Batmobile

I've heard this for awhile now but what is this based on? I can only find stemming from a SLYP sticker on both boxes. Any more conclusive evidence?

My reply is about his question on the shocks in the links. The shocks in both link have the same part number listed.
Now on the other hand Bilstein does offer a rear sport shock for the 82-92 Camaro/firebird, which can be used on a 93-02. Yes it is a slightly different shock, and it does have a different part # (24-225397 F4-B46-1021-H0), but I couldn't tell you 100% that it (B8 Sport) has the same or almost identical valving as(B6 Heavy Duty) #24-024075 F4-BE5-2407-H0. Sam Strano has also commented on this topic before and I would not consider his opinion just hearsay. IMO, do some research (not just a few hours) and see if you can find any conclusive evidence that there's a clearly noticeable difference,or not in the valving now. We all know there was a clear difference years ago, but now the consensus says otherwise.

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