ok, what the hell??
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ok, what the hell?? Whats the difference in these?? I will be needing shocks before long & was lookin at these but don't know which is better or what the actual difference is. Here are the 2 links. I'm thinking the "SLP" ones are better, but didn't want to pay for just it having "SLP" in the description. Anyone running these??
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...972485e3946f0f
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...972485e3946f0f
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...972485e3946f0f
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...972485e3946f0f
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The valving is different.
The Bilstein SLP shocks are valved for SLP's springs.
(I dont remember which level.)
The Bilstein HD shocks are valved for the stock springs.
(Although they changed the rear valving so its not a good a match as it used to be.)
The Bilstein SLP shocks are valved for SLP's springs.
(I dont remember which level.)
The Bilstein HD shocks are valved for the stock springs.
(Although they changed the rear valving so its not a good a match as it used to be.)
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not stealing your post but I was going to ask the same question (from the same supplier as well) I'm running the stock springs but need new struts. I will gladly buy from strano if he can match that price 349.00 for the HD and 369.00 of r the SLP's.
Do the SS's come with SLP springs? What is an SLP spring???
Do the SS's come with SLP springs? What is an SLP spring???
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Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005
Man the Bilsteins listed on strano parts are $530 & only $370 on WS6store.
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Originally Posted by dyers98
what about the SLP Bilstewins eveybody sells vs the HD's everyone sells. What is the difference there taking Strano out of the equation.
what does that mean they're revalved? can a mechanic revalve them?
so let me ask yall this, the slp blistein/eibach kit that some places sell, will those blistein also need to be revalved?
so let me ask yall this, the slp blistein/eibach kit that some places sell, will those blistein also need to be revalved?
SLP Bilstein's are valved for SLP Eibach's. SLP Bilstein shocks are NOT HD's, and are not the same as the Revalves we do. SLP Eibach's are NOT Pro-kits.
SLP shocks and springs are known as Level 1, and were an option on the cars from GM. Good ride, but not the greatest control. We are also an SLP dealer, so if that's something you want to go, I'm happy to help you there. But I'm more concerned you get the most appropriate parts for your wants.
SLP shocks are NOT meant to control springs that have rates and lowering amounts that most lowering springs have. The SLP springs are very mild rates and not very low, which means the shocks having been made as a match are also not very aggressive. That means those shocks with other springs is not the best move.
SLP shocks and springs are known as Level 1, and were an option on the cars from GM. Good ride, but not the greatest control. We are also an SLP dealer, so if that's something you want to go, I'm happy to help you there. But I'm more concerned you get the most appropriate parts for your wants.
SLP shocks are NOT meant to control springs that have rates and lowering amounts that most lowering springs have. The SLP springs are very mild rates and not very low, which means the shocks having been made as a match are also not very aggressive. That means those shocks with other springs is not the best move.
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Originally Posted by osvaldo
what does that mean they're revalved?
(The valving is what controls the bound/reboud)
Originally Posted by osvaldo
can a mechanic revalve them?
Originally Posted by osvaldo
so let me ask yall this, the slp blistein/eibach kit that some places sell, will those blistein also need to be revalved?
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Originally Posted by Yahelou
So if you buy Koni SA and get a prokit, do those konis have to be revalved?
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Good question but there is no one right answer. There a many variables the need to be considered, and I won't even act like I know them all. 
Honestly, it is a matter of trial and error with some driver preference thrown in. There are some people on the board that might be able to give you good starting points, me not being one.
Honestly, it is a matter of trial and error with some driver preference thrown in. There are some people on the board that might be able to give you good starting points, me not being one.