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04-07-2014, 08:03 PM
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The Niner
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
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Bilstein shocks for a C20
After 2 1/2 years I finally got around to putting Bilsteins on the 69er to replace the worn out Rancho shocks.
The rears did not have the steel sleeves in the rubber bushings so I took the ones off the old Rancho shocks and had to use a little persuasion to get them in. I took the truck for a quick ride around town and was happy with the nice firm ride. Fronts: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-192941 Rears: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-002486
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04-07-2014, 08:12 PM
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Location: Smyrna TN
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
They look great. The rears are listed for a Toyota, how did you know they would fit your truck?
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04-07-2014, 08:21 PM
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The Niner
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
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http://www.eshocks.com/bil_Ind.asp?VC=4Q81&SubChar=Q
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"A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/ |
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04-08-2014, 11:38 AM
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
I've been debating on these but didn't know if they would make my ride much harsher?
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04-09-2014, 01:44 AM
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Location: Midland, TX
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
I just put Bilstiens on my 72 C1500 last week and I like them. Funny you mentioned the steel sleeve. I removed the steel sleeves from my Monroe Gasmatics and used them on the new ones also.
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04-09-2014, 01:55 PM
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
I hate it when somebody reminds me of something else I need to do.
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04-09-2014, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Topeka,KS
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
Oh man I'm envious! I just bought KYB Gas Adjusts. Rock Auto had a rebate. There installed but I haven't got a chance to try them out yet. I'm in the middle of a rear end swap. Waiting on a adjustable pan hard bar from CPP.
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04-05-2018, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Hudson Valley, New York
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
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I searched all over and could only come up with the fronts. Seeing the rears fit on your '69, at least I know I'll be good on my '68. Again, thanks for posting the link/PN. Kevin |
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09-20-2018, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Green Bay, WI
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
Nice doing the same.
Last edited by Chilly178; 09-20-2018 at 09:26 PM. |
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09-21-2018, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: portland, OR
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20
I took old Ranchos off my K20 and installed Billsteins. I couldn't tell a difference, unfortunately, because I spent a bunch of money doing it. My suspension is really stiff, so maybe that's why.
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