Source for Bilstein shocks?

[ghlkal]

If funds allow, I'd like to replace mine with new.

Is this a good source? http://www.eshocks.com/bil_Ind.asp?VC=7Q34&SubChar=Q

Or what do you recommend?

Thanks,

Gary

[Fully Vetted]

That's right in the ballpark. I just paid $208 ea for mine from Allshocks.com.

[Corvettes White]

AJUSA.com. I just bought a set Friday. The were less than $190 each. Less than the cost to rebuild them. George.

[Fully Vetted]

If you get free shipping (like I did) $190 is a very good deal.

[ghlkal]

Thanks Guys.

This is a good deal right now
http://www.ajusa.com/Bilstein-Monotube-Shock-Absorbers-and-Struts-c2ddev7c1q6c61.html


Do the shocks come with new grommets, or do I need to purchase these somewhere?

[Corvettes White]

I still have them in the boxes. I can open up tonight and send a photo.

[ghlkal]

I still have them in the boxes. I can open up tonight and send a photo.

That'd be great. Thanks

[Corvettes White]

The photo below is of the shocks I just pick up on Friday placed adjacent to a set of ’89 test shocks.

I spoke with Juan at Bilstein. They no longer have the bushings at the top of the rod. He did not know if they could be had from another company.

I also understood that Bilstein makes their parts in batches. In my case the shocks I had taken down to be rebuilt had bad shafts. They had either the front or the rear shafts but not the other. And they were not scheduled to have those shafts until into next year. But they did have the complete shocks. So new shocks and so the stories of it taking a few months to get the shocks rebuilt.

The folks at Bilstein were very helpful looking up part numbers and suggesting AJ USA as a retailer. As was lady at AJ USA that sold me the shocks. As an aside, two of the shocks on my ’69 were leaking. They had them fixed under warrantee and back to the house in a few days. I had bought the shocks about 30 years ago, but had keep my receipt.

George

[BigJohn]

Highjackers?

[BigJohn]

Koni?

[-=Jeff=-]

you can get Energy suspension ones

front: 9.8152G
Rear: 9.8153G

https://www.suspension.com/corvette.htm

[ghlkal]

Highjackers?

Not allowed ;)

[ghlkal]

you can get Energy suspension ones
front: 9.8152G
Rear: 9.8153G
https://www.suspension.com/corvette.htm


Thanks ...

Anybody have any reaction to this note on their site?
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FX3 REAR UPPER SHOCK BUSHINGS
Caution: We are hearing from some customers that these will not fit their cars.
Designed with a 0.640" hole in bushings

[-=Jeff=-]

They fit on my car

[Z51JEFF]

I have a new set of FX3 Bilsteins I'm selling for a 91. I paid $890 shipped for the new set I just put on my car,I want $750 shipped for the extra set I have.From what I understand the only difference between the 89-95s is the top gear which is easily replaced.

[Z51JEFF]

Anybody looking for parts info don't even bother calling Bilstein,these people don't have a clue as to what they are selling and Juan is completely clueless. I called them 6 months ago looking for the rear replacement bushings. After sending me the wrong bushing twice Juan informs me the part is no longer available. I have the Energy Suspension pushing and it seems to be the right part,got it at DRM.

[Corvettes White]

Bilstein makes bushing that physically fit the shocks. I bought them and they dimensionally fit. Juan advised me that his reference materal did not cross reference the hardnees of the bushings that were stock. The replacement ones I got were not rubber but were on the soft side of poly based on a fingernail test. My orgional rubber bushing although solid were just too deformed. George

[Z51JEFF]

I spent 2 months arguing with these people trying to buy replacement bushings. The bushings I have will not fit my shocks. Would like to see what bushings you have.

[Corvettes White]

I will post details for you.

[Corvettes White]

Below is my order through AJ-USA (AJUSA.COM). Each package contained a pair of sets. One order for the front and the other for the rear.

Physically they fit. I have no way of knowing if the hardness of the bushings was per factory specification, but I have never seen poly bushings advertised as matching factory specification. Jaun at Bilstein said he had no listing for the factory replacement bushings for the FX3 shocks. The bushings did not feel particularly hard, and I feel comfortable putting them under the car - street use.

I also bought new shocks to use. I have several shocks from both '89 and '90 cars. The top cover portions on the original shocks are concave maybe providing a nesting type surface for the original rubber bushings. The replacement shocks all have flat tops. My guess is that it does not matter by looking at the geometry.

George

Part Number
Product Description
Qty
Unit Price
Price
BIL 98153GX
Item: Bilstein Part
Fits:
2
$14.40
$28.80
BIL 98152GX
Item: Bilstein Part
Fits:
2
$14.40
$28.80
Sub Total
$57.60

[Z51JEFF]

Below is my order through AJ-USA (AJUSA.COM). Each package contained a pair of sets. One order for the front and the other for the rear.

Physically they fit. I have no way of knowing if the hardness of the bushings was per factory specification, but I have never seen poly bushings advertised as matching factory specification. Jaun at Bilstein said he had no listing for the factory replacement bushings for the FX3 shocks. The bushings did not feel particularly hard, and I feel comfortable putting them under the car - street use.

I also bought new shocks to use. I have several shocks from both '89 and '90 cars. The top cover portions on the original shocks are concave maybe providing a nesting type surface for the original rubber bushings. The replacement shocks all have flat tops. My guess is that it does not matter by looking at the geometry.

George

Part Number
Product Description
Qty
Unit Price
Price
BIL 98153GX
Item: Bilstein Part
Fits:
2
$14.40
$28.80
BIL 98152GX
Item: Bilstein Part
Fits:
2
$14.40
$28.80
Sub Total
$57.60
The only bushings I'm referring to are the bottom rears. After giving Bilstein the correct part number for the 1991 shocks they sent me 2 sets two separate times. The part numbers on the wrong parts are E4-B46-56A. I'm telling you,those people in customer support haven't got a clue as to what they are selling.

[ghlkal]

I Need Bilstein shock Bushings ...

you can get Energy suspension ones
front: 9.8152G
Rear: 9.8153G
https://www.suspension.com/corvette.htm

I just called these guys and they don't have these in stock and doubt they could get any.


I don't really want to pay $60 for bushings direct from Bilstein (per previous thread -- I haven't called them to check)


Anybody have any suggestions on where I could look?

[RussMcB]

I recently received new rear shocks from AJ USA. They did not come with upper bushings, nor did I expect them. Perhaps they are Corvette chassis specific? The price for the shocks was the best I found, and they arrived within a week or so.

Back in mid-March I ordered top bushings (front and rear) from DRM, but I still haven't received them yet. I'm wondering if I should have purchased from elsewhere.

[ghlkal]

Yup, I bought the shocks from AJUSA also ...

OK, Ecklers says they have the front bushings for a little cheaper ($20)
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-shock-mount-grommet-set-bilstein-fx3-front-upper-1989-1995.html

I'm still looking for other sources ...

[carter200]

might also try www.rockauto.com (http://www.rockauto.com)

[RussMcB]

Minor update regarding upper bushings:

DRM says they do not have any and not sure when they will. "Maybe next week". I'm not happy to learn that now after placing my order 5 weeks ago.

I ordered front upper bushings from Eckler's. They don't have rear uppers listed (nor did RockAuto's website).

[lbszr]

Vette Brake Product might have some of the bushings. I don't see them on their website, but might be worth a call.

[ghlkal]

As RussMcB stated, the rock auto site doesn't show any bushings


I did notice that Mid America shows the front bushings for a little cheaper ($15) than Ecklers. http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette/product/97-04-a-pillar-trim-carbon-fi-647063-1

[Corvettes White]

I recently received new rear shocks from AJ USA. They did not come with upper bushings, nor did I expect them. Perhaps they are Corvette chassis specific? The price for the shocks was the best I found, and they arrived within a week or so.

Back in mid-March I ordered top bushings (front and rear) from DRM, but I still haven't received them yet. I'm wondering if I should have purchased from elsewhere.

Russ. See my post above re upper bushings. I got the top bushings by part number. They are just not cataloged.

[Jagdpanzer]

Got front and rear shock upper polyurethane bushings from Corvette Central last year