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Old 06-24-2023   #1
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Default Bushings and shocks

My bushings on my 93 Z are shot. What does the collective consider to be the best bushings out there? Also, I need to buy a set of Bilsteins for the car. Where can I find some? Thanks.


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Old 06-24-2023   #2
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My bushings on my 93 Z are shot. What does the collective consider to be the best bushings out there? Also, I need to buy a set of Bilsteins for the car. Where can I find some? Thanks.


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Roy I bought my shock bushings from DRM but the last set I saw in poly were on EBay as well. As to shocks the last pair I bought last year Rockauto had. GC
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Old 06-25-2023   #3
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I just ordered bushings from SuperPro. -Steve
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Old 06-25-2023   #4
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These polyurethane rear spring cushions from Ecklers are the best replacements I've found. They are softer than the other polyurethane cushions out there and hold up well.
https://www.ecklers.com/1984-1996-co...-254009-1.html


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For the rest of the suspension bushings for the street you can't beat SuperPro


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I was looking at the size of the sway bar and I've seen it showing as 19mm to 24mm. Which is it?


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Old 07-02-2023   #7
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I was looking at the size of the sway bar and I've seen it showing as 19mm to 24mm. Which is it?


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Although the best way is to actually mic and measure it, here is a guide that I found useful when ordering mine:


https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...uspension.html
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