Re: Update on Bilstein Shock Specs

From: Chris Oertell (coertell@earthlink.net)
Date: Tue Jan 25 2000 - 19:45:09 EST


Thanks Kyle,

Looks like I am getting some Bilstein's next payday. It shouldn't be too
hard to install according to Bernd. Thanks again.

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: Kyle Kozubal <grndak4x4@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Update on Bilstein Shock Specs

> > 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,
> I believe Bilstein shocks are well respected in the 4WD industry just as
> much as they are with the racing/on-road world. Bilstein shocks are fairly
> large and widely used withih the off-road/desert racing series
> internationally. They do come from the factory on many off-road packages
> offered by GMC/Chevy; S10 ZR2 and Full size Chevy1500/2500 with the Z71
> Off-Road Package just to name a few. Same with me, I dont race or corner
> fast, I am just looking for a good road shock with rather good offroad
> handling capabilities.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>



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