bilstein shocks
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im looking to purchase a set of bilstein shocks to go along with the hotchkis 1" drop springs and i am wondering should i get the regular bilsteins or the slp valved ones and what is the difference??
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Originally Posted by Quick 99
i'd contact sam strano, he's the man about suspension
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I think he recommends a revalve even if you have stock springs - the revalve is to get them to act like the Koni SAs, and match them to the bilstiens he specs for the rear.
In any event, just get ahold of Sam at Stranoparts.com
In any event, just get ahold of Sam at Stranoparts.com
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Originally Posted by Cal
Right on! I think Sam recomends Bilstien HD's, but I don't think they need to be revalved unless you're going to have very stiff springs. Even better is Koni SA's up front and Bilstein 3rd gens on the back.
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Originally Posted by my99Z/28
bilstein HD's=the slp revalved ones??
Bilstien HDs
Bilstien SLPs
Bilstien Strano Revalves