Source for Bilstein shocks?

[Z51JEFF]

Originally Posted by 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

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 ...

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

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/corve...1989-1995.html

I'm still looking for other sources ...

[carter200]

might also try 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...on-fi-647063-1

[Corvettes White]

Originally Posted by 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.

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