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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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I plan to put some G2 or BMR lowering springs on (along with LCA relo brackets and APHR) and was wondering if I'll be alright just replacing the front shocks for now. I'm going to have a shop put in my front springs, might as well have them put the shocks on as well. I can't afford all 4 shocks now, though. Also, what shocks would you recommend for me? It's my daily driver, I just want the best ride possible. It sees the drag strip once in a while but no auto x'ing. Are Bilsteins what I need? TIA
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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i replaced mine and did the revalved bilsteins and they are great i dont see track or auto x but some street race id go with those

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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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How much did those run you? Where's the cheapest place?
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by USMuscle99:
<strong> Where's the cheapest place? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LM performance has Bilstein HD Front Shocks for $199 a pair. Thats the only place I have seen them.

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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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If moneys tight, I'd do the fronts with the springs and do the rear shocks later. That is how I'd do it to save cash. Happy corner carving.
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