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Bilstein shocks #1658213 08/12/14 06:15 PM 08/12/14 06:15 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,274 Ontario.Canada C can.al OP pro stock
can.al OP pro stock C Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,274 Ontario.Canada	...who have added just Bilstein shocks to their otherwise stock suspension? ..wondering if Bilstein shocks alone would make a noticeable improvement in ride/handling?

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: can.al] #1658214 08/12/14 06:28 PM 08/12/14 06:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada brads70 super stock
brads70 super stock Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 813 Ontario,Canada	In most cases you get what you pay for. I had them then sold them again. Yes they are a improvement over regular run of the mill box store/jobber shocks. IMO They are great for a stock suspension street cruiser type of car for the money. In all honesty I can't say how much better they would be for an all stock suspension as I made a bunch of "improvements" to my suspension all at once.

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: can.al] #1658215 08/12/14 07:03 PM 08/12/14 07:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 380 Escondido CA USA Tomswheels enthusiast
Tomswheels enthusiast Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 380 Escondido CA USA	I have Bilstiens on the front of my stock with a Swaybar 1969 Barracuda. What a huge improvement over the KYB shocks it had before. The Bilstiens should have been the first mod I did to the car.

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: can.al] #1658216 08/12/14 08:00 PM 08/12/14 08:00 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	I've got Bilstein's all the way around on my bone stock '68 Dart. I'm even running on 205/75/14 wheels all the way around with worn out bushings. Before them I had stock shocks that were shot up front and air shocks (that couldn't hold air) in the rear. On the freeway the car felt like a boat rocking in the waves. Now, it's an extremely nice ride. If it weren't for the tall tires, I'd almost say it feels like a newer car. Probably my best purchase so far.

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: can.al] #1658217 08/12/14 09:27 PM 08/12/14 09:27 PM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 106 Central IL T Trojmn member
Trojmn member T Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 106 Central IL	Quote: ...who have added just Bilstein shocks to their otherwise stock suspension? ..wondering if Bilstein shocks alone would make a noticeable improvement in ride/handling? "otherwise stock" and "noticeable improvement" are the key words... generally all of the premium performance OEM replacement class shocks are specifically meant to go onto a stock suspension and include healthy amounts of bump stiffness to compensate for the OEM softly sprung suspension. So when you replace the worn out 100K miles OEM shock or the bottom barrel "Gabriel" it feels AWESOME. You can get that same feeling with a larger swaybars and/or T-bars. a major plus to Bilstien is that they are digressive valved, so that they while have alot of bump stiffness that helps turn-in response and slows weight transfer BUT if you hit a bump it resists compression progressively LESS which allows your suspension to collapse and soak up the hit to give you that nice smooth ride. another plus in my book is they are also a rather durable monotube and have a lot of aftermarket support. You as in ANYONE can buy parts and valve stacks to rebuild and re-valve to fit your need. So if your planning on doing anything mildly serious its a good starting point IMO. Last edited by Trojmn; 08/12/14 09:28 PM.

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: Trojmn] #1658218 08/12/14 10:23 PM 08/12/14 10:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,464 Back in NJ.... E EWJ master
EWJ master E Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,464 Back in NJ....	I have them on my stock suspension 1969 GTX and love them: they replaced a set of stock Monroe shocks (which I installed new and used for 3K miles). Huge difference over generic replacement shocks and better than KYBs- which I've run in a few cars over the years. Ed EastCoast Land Yacht Assoc. 1967 Newport Conv: 440/4 speed 1969 GTX: 440/4 speed, TX9/TX9, A34, N96 1970 Super Bee: 383/4 speed, B5/B7 1970 Coronet RT: 440/4 speed, A34, N96 1970 Coronet RT: 440/auto, A36, N96 1970 Road Runner convertible: 383/4 speed TX9/D6XW 1970 GTX: 440+6/727, A32, N96 2001 Dodge 2500 HO CTD, 6 speed, 4x4 quad cab long bed "The early bird may get the worm, but the 2nd mouse gets the cheese".

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: EWJ] #1658219 08/12/14 10:49 PM 08/12/14 10:49 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,274 Ontario.Canada C can.al OP pro stock
can.al OP pro stock C Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,274 Ontario.Canada	i am installing them on my current project, but it also has other suspension upgrades. just handling these shocks they appear to be very hi quality pieces and it looks like they alone could make a noticeable improvement.

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: can.al] #1658220 08/13/14 04:42 AM 08/13/14 04:42 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada dangina pro stock
dangina pro stock Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada	I believe they are valved for the stock spring rates, just a jump in added improvement, known many guys who bought them and absolutely love them, but they too are running stock suspension. Good money if your not looking to go any further than that.

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: dangina] #1658221 08/15/14 12:57 AM 08/15/14 12:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,680 South San Francisco, Ca 70sixpkrt master
70sixpkrt master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,680 South San Francisco, Ca	Does anybody have the part number for the front Bilstein shocks? I'm thinking about getting a set for my front shocks. Firm Feel website does not give the part number. [img]http://www.imgur.com/hxlGUJt.gif[/img] 4-speed 3:54 Dana 13.01 @107.93 with street tires (not hooking up)

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: 70sixpkrt] #1658222 08/15/14 03:01 AM 08/15/14 03:01 AM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA Kern Dog Striving for excellence
Kern Dog Striving for excellence Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA	I want to get a set for my 2007 Ram. They are on the Summit racing site but are a month out!

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: Kern Dog] #1658223 08/15/14 03:21 AM 08/15/14 03:21 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,680 South San Francisco, Ca 70sixpkrt master
70sixpkrt master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,680 South San Francisco, Ca	Summit doesn't list them for our cars. That's why I'm asking what the part numbers are. [img]http://www.imgur.com/hxlGUJt.gif[/img] 4-speed 3:54 Dana 13.01 @107.93 with street tires (not hooking up)

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: 70sixpkrt] #1658224 08/15/14 06:59 AM 08/15/14 06:59 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada dangina pro stock
dangina pro stock Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada	just phone dick at firm feel - he's a nice guy...

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: dangina] #1658225 08/15/14 12:15 PM 08/15/14 12:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX feets Senior Management
feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,067 Irving, TX	Quote: just phone dick at firm feel - he's a nice guy... He is a little higher in price than some other outlets but I plan on buying mine from him. Dick went through all kinds of trouble to try to find a matching rear shock for the Imperial but it doesn't exist. When the time comes to do the work he will get my business. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: 70sixpkrt] #1658226 08/15/14 02:09 PM 08/15/14 02:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Quote: Does anybody have the part number for the front Bilstein shocks? I'm thinking about getting a set for my front shocks. Firm Feel website does not give the part number. I'll assume it's for the front of your 70 Charger?....#55R082 $228 from PST Mike 8241156-moparshock.jpg (398 downloads)

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: DAYCLONA] #1658227 08/15/14 02:25 PM 08/15/14 02:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,680 South San Francisco, Ca 70sixpkrt master
70sixpkrt master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,680 South San Francisco, Ca	Thanks. Is that the same part number for Firm Feel or Summit? [img]http://www.imgur.com/hxlGUJt.gif[/img] 4-speed 3:54 Dana 13.01 @107.93 with street tires (not hooking up)

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: 70sixpkrt] #1658228 08/15/14 03:52 PM 08/15/14 03:52 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Quote: Thanks. Is that the same part number for Firm Feel or Summit? Not the same part number for FF, $200 there. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: Supercuda] #1658229 08/15/14 08:20 PM 08/15/14 08:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 349 West Central Wisconsin D DeMopuar enthusiast
DeMopuar enthusiast D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 349 West Central Wisconsin	For an E body the part numbers are 55-R082 for the fronts and 55-R093 for the rears. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: 70sixpkrt] #1658230 08/16/14 11:07 AM 08/16/14 11:07 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Quote: Summit doesn't list them for our cars. That's why I'm asking what the part numbers are. CALL Summit, and supply the mfg's part number, Summit carries Bilstein Shocks

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: EWJ] #1658231 08/16/14 12:16 PM 08/16/14 12:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,268 NY 7 70440+6bbl master
70440+6bbl master 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,268 NY	Quote: I have them on my stock suspension 1969 GTX and love them: they replaced a set of stock Monroe shocks (which I installed new and used for 3K miles). Huge difference over generic replacement shocks and better than KYBs- which I've run in a few cars over the years. Wow Ed, must be nice to have all that dough

Re: Bilstein shocks [Re: can.al] #1658232 08/26/14 04:42 AM 08/26/14 04:42 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,399 Aurora, Colorado 451Mopar master
451Mopar master Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,399 Aurora, Colorado	I have the RCD Bilstein shocks on my '69 Convertible. It has stock R/T rear springs and sway bar, stock front end and sway bar, and a slightly larger 0.96" T-Bars. It rides good, not real stiff. I thought the shocks would be a bit stiffer like the KYBs on my Charger. For my stock suspension, I should have just used the KYBs and saved $300.

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