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DOOFER



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Bilstein shocks on a 90
Having snapped a rear shock driving like a loon in the yard at work I’m in the market for some new shocks. I’d bought some new take offs a few years ago but am now looking at bilsteins. Are they worth the extra coin and will I notice any difference?

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Adam DON'T PANIC
Post #852709 28th Aug 2020 7:14pm
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Co1



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What are you looking for? I’ve had Bilstien, OEM and fox. In terms of smoothness of ride, that order would be from stiffest to soft, so bilstien for speed, fox for comfort.
Post #852714 28th Aug 2020 7:28pm
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DOOFER



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I was hoping the bilsteins would be smoother than oem. Out of interest are you running standard springs? DON'T PANIC
Post #852717 28th Aug 2020 7:46pm
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Co1



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Nope. Alive comfort springs. If you were nearer you could come and have a go!
Post #852731 28th Aug 2020 8:30pm
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DAZ110



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I had the the Bilsteins and found them a bit harsh so I went back to standard shocks and springs and added some spring isolators.
Post #852733 28th Aug 2020 8:32pm
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DOOFER



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Co1 wrote:
Nope. Alive comfort springs. If you were nearer you could come and have a go!
so maybe standard shocks and comfort springs are the answer!! DON'T PANIC
Post #852740 28th Aug 2020 8:39pm
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GREENI



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Yes Doofer. Alive comfort springs are a game changer... adding Bilsteins is a step backwards, standard dampers are better, but have a limited life...they’re cheap for a reason. Add Fox and the ride is sublime. My v8 is soooo comfy with Alive and FOX.
Post #852776 28th Aug 2020 9:34pm
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DOOFER



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Do you have standard fox shocks or the remote reservoir jobbies? DON'T PANIC
Post #852781 28th Aug 2020 9:40pm
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custom90



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Any pics of the Fox ones at all? Thumbs Up Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #852790 28th Aug 2020 10:00pm
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stephan123



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Running factory springs with fox shocks. Very happy with the result. Previously had Bilsteins but found ride too harsh.
Post #852797 28th Aug 2020 10:31pm
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GREENI



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FOX 2.0 none remote.
Post #852822 29th Aug 2020 7:19am
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Co1



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Same. 2.0 no remote.
Post #852833 29th Aug 2020 8:36am
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Swine&Small



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Have Alive Comfort set up with Bilsteins on ours. Huge improvement over originals.
More than pleased. Thumbs Up 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
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Post #852836 29th Aug 2020 8:45am
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Maverick XS



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My truck came with standard springs and shocks. I found the ride unacceptable, so I changed for Alive lowered springs and Bilsteins'. This was a big improvement, but still a little harsh for me. So I changed the shocks for Fox adjustable with the reservoir. It has totally transformed the truck. It's definitely worth the money, the ride and handling is now amazing!

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Post #852895 29th Aug 2020 12:21pm
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TD5Neil



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Standard springs and Bilsteins for me. Ride is a lot firmer than the old standard shocks but feels so much more planted. Not too harsh when I had a day green laning but if off road a lot it will probably get too you. I’m mainly road use. 90 TD5.
Post #852905 29th Aug 2020 1:15pm
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