Will early FX3 front shocks be available again?

[Matt B]

Right after I got my ZR I thought about stocking up some rare parts that might become unavailable at a time.
Unfortunately front FX3 shocks for 91 models sold faster than I could buy them. All shops (at least the ones I know) have none available.
I read that Bilstein even stopped making them...

Are there any facts known? Will they return to the shelves?

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[CamP]

I spoke to a Bilstein representative last month and he said they will producing them at some point. Summit shows them back ordered until August.

[Matt B]

Ah, very well! Thanks for sharing this.

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[Norwegianmopar]

Willcox Corvette has them in stock now.

"Search results for: 'Fx3'" https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogsearch/result/?wcc_part_year=41&q=Fx3

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[evolutionross]

I spoke to a Bilstein representative last month and he said they will producing them at some point. Summit shows them back ordered until August.

I ordered a set from AJ USA last Thanksgiving on a Black Friday deal. The fronts have shown up and they emailed me last week about the rears. Bilstein has moved my ETA to mid September "due to ongoing supply issues". Meanwhile, the fronts are installed and what a difference! The rear has much more bounce than the front. Can't wait for the rears!

Ross

[CamP]

I ordered a set from AJ USA last Thanksgiving on a Black Friday deal. The fronts have shown up and they emailed me last week about the rears. Bilstein has moved my ETA to mid September "due to ongoing supply issues". Meanwhile, the fronts are installed and what a difference! The rear has much more bounce than the front. Can't wait for the rears!

Ross

Rockauto has the rears in stock.

[evolutionross]

@Camp They only have one in stock for $286 :cry:
I paid $385 for two of them. I don't have them, mind you :)

[CamP]

@Camp They only have one in stock for $286 :cry:
I paid $385 for two of them. I don't have them, mind you :)

Yeah, they are $178 each for 90-91 rear shocks, but the 92-up rears are $100 more.

[Matt B]

AJ doesn't ship to Germany... I've seen the rears at Rockauto (considering shipping and taxes every 1 buck I spend less on purchase saves me 2.5 bucks on the overall bill, so Rock is my preferred source) but not ordered as it doesn't make much sense to have rears only...
The other option would be a 92-95 conversation instead to ensure availability.

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[Erik]

AJ doesn't ship to Germany... I've seen the rears at Rockauto (considering shipping and taxes every 1 buck I spend less on purchase saves me 2.5 bucks on the overall bill, so Rock is my preferred source) but not ordered as it doesn't make much sense to have rears only...
The other option would be a 92-95 conversation instead to ensure availability.

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The 92+ is a nice upgrade anyway. You just have to find the later control box, and you end up with a better setup.

[Matt B]

Better in which way?

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[Erik]

Better in which way?

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Better in every way. It's too bad Chevrolet decided to dump the FX3. It really was a fantastic shock system, shared only with the Porsche 959.

Here's the best article on the FX3 system, written by our own Hib Halverston.

https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c4/1989-1995-corvette-fx3/

[Matt B]

Great read, thanks! I'll dig into this matter.

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[evolutionross]

Better in every way. It's too bad Chevrolet decided to dump the FX3. It really was a fantastic shock system, shared only with the Porsche 959.



Here's the best article on the FX3 system, written by our own Hib Halverston.



https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c4/1989-1995-corvette-fx3/



Fascinating read! Thanks so much for posting this! Now I really want my rear shocks replaced so I can finally experience the designers intent.


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[Erik]

My pleasure, gents.

I made the same move. Just looking to get them installed now! :)

[Matt B]

Looking forward to hearing about your results and how the shocks work with the early springs!

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[bowtiguy]

Better in every way. It's too bad Chevrolet decided to dump the FX3. It really was a fantastic shock system, shared only with the Porsche 959.

Here's the best article on the FX3 system, written by our own Hib Halverston.

https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c4/1989-1995-corvette-fx3/

And some F40?s. That?s how I got my Local ferrari res to shop to cut my new bilsteins for my Callaway coilovers.

[XfireZ51]

And now GM?s MagRide is the standard in the industry.

[Matt B]

It's so cool that our 30 years old ZR has it! Many people over here see American cars from the 80s and early 90s as gas guzzling dinosaurs, technologically as advanced as an empty water bucket. They freak out when I start praising the advantages of my ZR-1! And even I can't believe HOW far GM was ahead of the pack.

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