bilstein shock re-valve - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

RICKYRJ1 · 03-22-2014

I picked up a set of FX3 shocks from a fellow Z brother. I would like to go with coilover. The shocks have approx. 70k on them so I figured I should send them to get redone, correct? if so what is the process, cost? I see some have mentioned a Morroca setting in other posts. Thanks to all for any help

scottfab · 03-22-2014

I sent mine in for a rebuild in the 90s. They came back kinda messed up. The Touring setting now is too harsh. It was said that an "improved" valving was used. It was not what I wanted. I wanted stock. Know what you want. Maybe you'll get it, maybe you won't.

GOLDCYLON · 03-22-2014

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Originally Posted by RICKYRJ1

I picked up a set of FX3 shocks from a fellow Z brother. I would like to go with coilover. The shocks have approx. 70k on them so I figured I should send them to get redone, correct? if so what is the process, cost? I see some have mentioned a Morroca setting in other posts. Thanks to all for any help

About $125 a piece. Not sure if they are doing them at the moment somebody said they were out of parts but I cant remember whom?. Don't forget you will need to get them grooved to accept the coil overs as well. Have you thought about your front and rear spring rate yet?

Yes at 70K they are due Ricky. GC

vilant · 03-23-2014

I just sent all 4 of my original shocks in for rebuild. They could not rebuild the 2 rear shocks because they no longer have the rods and Bilstein is not going to produce anymore. The valves they may still have, but whatever stock they have left will be it. Don't think they're going to produce anymore parts (all parts produced in Germany)for the original shocks, at least that's what I got out of my conversations with them.

vilant · 03-23-2014

Forgot to mention I also have 4 of the new direct replacement Bilstein shocks. They look and function exactly the same, sans the decals. I think they redesigned the internals, so even though they won't reproduce the internal parts for the originals they should for the newer version.

FU · 03-23-2014

Link for the new Bilsteins ? I need a rear shocks.

RICKYRJ1 · 03-23-2014

I will reach out to them this week and see what my options are. GC as far as rates go I was thinking 425 front and 275 or 300 rear. Thanks to all for the info/help

RICKYRJ1 · 03-23-2014

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Originally Posted by vilant

I just sent all 4 of my original shocks in for rebuild. They could not rebuild the 2 rear shocks because they no longer have the rods and Bilstein is not going to produce anymore. The valves they may still have, but whatever stock they have left will be it. Don't think they're going to produce anymore parts (all parts produced in Germany)for the original shocks, at least that's what I got out of my conversations with them.

dumb question but do the rods always need to be replaced during a re-valve/rebuild? hope I didn't waste my $$, I'll keep ya all updated

vilant · 03-23-2014

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Originally Posted by FU

Link for the new Bilsteins ? I need a rear shocks.

I bought from here http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=1990
I bought the 2 rear ones first then later bought the 2 front. It's cheaper if you buy them all at once. Thought I saw they were having a spring sale on the homepage.

vilant · 03-23-2014

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Originally Posted by RICKYRJ1

dumb question but do the rods always need to be replaced during a re-valve/rebuild? hope I didn't waste my $$, I'll keep ya all updated

Depends. They won't know until they take the shock apart, but most of the time, yes they need to be replaced.

03-22-2014	#1
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,177	bilstein shock re-valve I picked up a set of FX3 shocks from a fellow Z brother. I would like to go with coilover. The shocks have approx. 70k on them so I figured I should send them to get redone, correct? if so what is the process, cost? I see some have mentioned a Morroca setting in other posts. Thanks to all for any help

03-22-2014	#2
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: bilstein shock re-valve I sent mine in for a rebuild in the 90s. They came back kinda messed up. The Touring setting now is too harsh. It was said that an "improved" valving was used. It was not what I wanted. I wanted stock. Know what you want. Maybe you'll get it, maybe you won't. __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

03-23-2014	#4
vilant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 772	Re: bilstein shock re-valve I just sent all 4 of my original shocks in for rebuild. They could not rebuild the 2 rear shocks because they no longer have the rods and Bilstein is not going to produce anymore. The valves they may still have, but whatever stock they have left will be it. Don't think they're going to produce anymore parts (all parts produced in Germany)for the original shocks, at least that's what I got out of my conversations with them. __________________ Joe 1990 Bright Red ZR-1 #2599

03-23-2014	#5
vilant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 772	Re: bilstein shock re-valve Forgot to mention I also have 4 of the new direct replacement Bilstein shocks. They look and function exactly the same, sans the decals. I think they redesigned the internals, so even though they won't reproduce the internal parts for the originals they should for the newer version. __________________ Joe 1990 Bright Red ZR-1 #2599

03-23-2014	#6
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: bilstein shock re-valve Link for the new Bilsteins ? I need a rear shocks. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

03-23-2014	#7
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,177	Re: bilstein shock re-valve I will reach out to them this week and see what my options are. GC as far as rates go I was thinking 425 front and 275 or 300 rear. Thanks to all for the info/help