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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 05:47 AM
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Billstein Shocks @ PP....65bux?

Ive been doing a little searching, and I think I have a good deal but Im not 100%, so I need your guy's opinion. I have found billstein shock for 64.99 + shipping at Performance Products. The thing is, they rated them for stock height - in the event of a small lift (~1-3") they will still work correctly, yes? And is this a good deal?

http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=40

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Steve
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 05:49 AM
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They work great for 1-2" of lift. Any more than that and they will limit droop. BTW - I got the Edelbrocks from them for $5 each. Supposed to give a softer ride but they still handle the really rough stuff.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 05:57 AM
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Victor, how did you get your shocks for $5?:eek:
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 06:12 AM
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I meant $5 more. See how I haven't had enough coffee yet? Hehe. From what everyone told me the Downey HD springs and Edelbrock setup was the ticket as far as strength and smooth ride.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 06:54 AM
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You drive a 2nd Gen right? If so Central 4WD sold me mine for $55 a piece!
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 07:34 AM
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I went to Central's site and they had the Bilsteins for the same price as Performance Products. You probably got a good sale.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:00 AM
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I bought my bilstiens from NWOR and installed them at 10K mikes in 96. I now have 81K miles and still think they are the best way to go. Most of my mileage is on road -ski trips and lately hauling my youngest daughter back and forth to PLU. Off road is limited to dirt roads/drriveways. Still there are times when I feel and see the difference.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:27 AM
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I got mine from PP for 64.99$. Best bet is to call them. If I woulda ordered off the website it would have cost me 10$ more because the rear's were listed for 69.99 and when I called they were 64.99 like the rest. I would call in the order cause they have a more updated price list. Kinda wish I would have gotten a catalog with my shocks since first time I ordered with them, oh well I'll just request one from the website.
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Best shock prices I have found are at shox.com... I havn't priced the runner yet, but thats where I got my bils for my volvo. I'll bet almost anything that they will be cheaper than PP .
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 07:46 AM
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Shox is not cheaper during PP's 15% off sale...
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