Re: Update on Bilstein Shock Specs

From: Chris Oertell (coertell@earthlink.net)
Date: Tue Jan 25 2000 - 14:18:24 EST


That was the question I had. I see that on Bilstein's web page they say
their shocks are run on race cars and such but would this shock be good in
an on or off road application or will it be too stiff. I need shocks
desperately but I don't especially need good road handling shocks because I
don't race (much) or corner fast.

Chris Oertell
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Arcadia, CA
1998 Regular Cab V6 Dodge Dakota 4x2
30" Tires on stock Rims
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----- Original Message -----
From: mike d. <miggitymike@juno.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Update on Bilstein Shock Specs

> I would think that the bilsteins will be a better road shock. They make
> the best handling shock in the world....
>
> -mike d.
>
> ---> Yorktown, Va.
> miggitymike@juno.com
> 88 6er (for now..he hehe) LE, slammed, modded, painted, 17.6 @ 78mph
>
> http://members.xoom.com/dakotaperf/index.html
>
>
> On Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:41:52 -0600 "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> writes:
> > I called the San Diego headquarters for Bilstein this morning and was
> > given
> > this information. This technical info and specifications is for the
> > shocks
> > for the 93 Dakota 4x4 only:
> >
> > Front Shock PN#B36-2176
> > Rear Shock PN#B46-2177
> >
> > Front Bilstein Shock Extended Length: 369MM=14 9/16"
> > Front Bilstein Shock Collapsed Length: 240MM=9 1/2"
> > Rear Bilstein Shock Extended Length: 659MM=25 15/16"
> > Rear Bilstein Shock Collapsed Length: 404MM=15 15/16"
> > Total Front Bilstein Shock Travel: 5 1/16"
> > Total Rear Bilistein Shock Travel: 10"
> >
> > Based on the info and research I did:
> > http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/WWW/DAKOTA/ARCHIVES/9912/3422.html
> >
> > It appears these Bilsteins may not be the best choice for the front
> > as far
> > as shock travel is concerned, as it only beat out the inexpensive
> > shocks
> > offered by Superlift. As far as the rear shocks are concerned, it
> > appears to
> > come in a very close 2nd place, right behind the TrailMaster SSV
> > shocks with
> > 10.03" of total rear shock travel. True I have only taken shock
> > measurements
> > and travel into account here, not true ride performance, but I like
> > to have
> > my cake and eat it too. Please correct me if any of the math I have
> > done is
> > incorrect. Also, please let me know about your experiences with
> > Bilstein. I
> > am looking for a good off-road shock which will also perform good on
> > the
> > road. The choice is down to between the Bilstein's shocks and
> > TrailMaster's
> > SSV shocks.
> > Kyle
> > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6....with shot Rancho RS5000's......
> >
>
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