Bilstein Shocks, has anyone ran these?

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by 71Skylark1384, Mar 25, 2016.

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  1. Jeff Miller

    Jeff Miller Well-Known Member

    They arent booming like when they first went in when I hit a big bump - theyre quite fine, now - firm, but not booming. Thanks to everyone for the replies...
     
    Jeff Miller, Feb 28, 2017
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  2. Matt Knutson

    Matt Knutson Well-Known Member

    I quite sure the black units are not nearly as stout as the yellow ones, but, I'm glad to know they work well for you.
     
    Matt Knutson, Feb 28, 2017
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  3. mltdwn12

    mltdwn12 Founders Club Member

    Are the shocks for a Chevelle the same as our GS? I ask because talking to Bilstein, they don't list a shock for the GS?
     
    mltdwn12, Mar 2, 2017
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  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Should be, 64-72 A body should be the same.
     
    LARRY70GS, Mar 2, 2017
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  5. HotRodRivi

    HotRodRivi Tomahawks sighted overseas

    Lary,
    do you know any shocks that cross over to the 68 riviera?
     
    HotRodRivi, Mar 10, 2017
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  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    No, but that doesn't mean there are none. I would call the manufacturer you are interested in, or send them a letter. Tell them you want to run their shocks and you need their assistance. Give them these part numbers,

    http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...cid+v8,1021420,suspension,shock+absorber,7556

    Then see if they have something close.
     
    LARRY70GS, Mar 10, 2017
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  7. Matt Knutson

    Matt Knutson Well-Known Member

    When you go to Rockauto.com and get into the '68 Rivi shock selection - click on the blue button "INFO" on the AC Delco shock offering. That will give you a chart with all the dimensions of that particular shock. Then you can give that information to the tech at Bilstein to match up. All the important info is listed on the chart(s). Let us all know how you make out with it.
     
    Matt Knutson, Mar 10, 2017
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  8. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    LARRY70GS, Mar 10, 2017
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