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Struts/Shocks, upgrading to Sport
I have one nearly blown strut, so i figure is just time to replace them all. I've been doing a lot of shopping around to find the best prices and have come up with Bilstein Sport Struts - ea.$125.31 and Bilstein Sport Shocks ea.$86.79, costing a total of $424.20, not too bad huh? Then I also got a quote for H&R Springs for $239.00. After reading about this in some detail, i think I can do the job myself, of course right after get an alignment. What does everyone think? Is there anything that I should know about before going about installing all this stuff??
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Forgot to mention, will i need 4 new bumb stops, how about bellows? I might as well if im replacing everything else.
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so your car sits higher? Are they stiffer or something?
Becaucse i really want something stiffer, i plan on adding springs and the sportline sway bars for performance. Thanks |
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If thats the case then go for the bilstien sport shocks you WILL NOT be dissappointed especially if you're putting lowering springs on. They are amazing.
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guys ive beem wondering, can i replace the oem shox on my 16v for blisteins without changing the springs??
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The Sports have a shorter shaft, as they are meant for vehicles with lowering springs.
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can any of you guys get the sachs boge part number for the stock 16v replacement shocks??
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I am curious Chris 17h, did your Benz pass the emissions test?
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I am curious Chris 17h, did your Benz pass the emissions test?
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Very simple, when you don't pass, in Missouri, you can pass with an "offical" tuneup that cost $300 and they have to pass you, no matter what.
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You have incorrect information Chris 17H
Totally incorrect.
If a vehicle fails the emissions test, repairs must be done to hopefully enable the vehicle to pass the test. If a citizen spends $5 on repairs and it passes, thats great. If a 1981 or newer vehicle fails, and after extensive repairs that eventually amount to $450 in parts and/or labor from a emissions certified repair technician, OR $450 in parts alone if work is done by the owner or a non-emissions repair certified technician AND IMPROVEMENT IS MADE IN THE FAILING GASES WITHOUT CAUSING ANY OTHER GAS TO FAIL THAT IT MAY HAVE PASSED ON THE FIRST TEST then a WAIVER is granted, which allows a citizen to license the vehicle, THIS IS NOT A 'PASS' the vehicle is still failing. And if the citizen keeps it for 2 more years he/she is looking at another $450 in repairs again. So it is prudent to fix a vehicle to pass. I have looked at approximately 2,731 failing vehicle reports/repair invoices, and a tune up has NEVER been the cure. It helps, but points, plugs, etc, has a very slight effect. Visit the website at www.gatewaycleanair.com for more information. |
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You may as well replace the bump stops and bellows; one each for each front strut. The rear shocks come with plastic covers. You should also take a look at the strut isolators and change those while the struts are out. |
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