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Old 09-10-2006, 11:58 PM
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Will Bilstein HD shocks hold up and have good driving manners with the Eibach Pro kit?
Old 09-11-2006, 01:22 AM
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yes, and they will last much longer too
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But there really not "made" for spring rates that high!
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yes, and they will last much longer too
Yes ....Prolly with the proviso that you get the front set re-valved....give Sam Strano a call or MitchX (sp) a PM they both seem to really understand suspensions
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You are best to get a set of Bilsteins re-valved to match the Spring rates. The HD's are not designed to lowered cars, those springs may wear the shocks out much quicker. I suggest calling Sam at www.stranoparts.com, he sells Bilsteins re-valved for those springs, it won't cost much more and is worth it.

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You decide. Read the top of the page and then consider the advice you've been given:

http://www.bilstein.com/302passengercars.pdf
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Thanks for the help everyone. So the Bilsteins that arent revalved will not be able the spring rates of the prokit. Eh , i was just curious to know if the regular HD's would handle them . Ill leave the car as is for now , seeing that i dont have $750+ to throw down on the springs and revalves. Again thanks for the help.




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