KYB out. Bilstein in.

[threewood]

Got around to swapping the rear Bilstein shocks into my 69 GTX. The upper sleeve for the Bilsteins was shorter than the KYB so I put the KYB sleeve in the Bilstein upper bushing. Very easy swap. I measured the travel of both for comparison.
KYB. 22 5/8" to 14 1/2"
Bilstein. 22 3/4" to 14"

 

[T2R9]

You will like them!

 

[threewood]

Thanks. Here are the fronts I did last year.

 

[mrmolding]

I went from KYBs to Bilsteins two years ago and it really feels like a more modern ride. I had the same sleeve issue. I have yet to experience that old faithful mopar frame/bump stop slam over a pothole or bump when it's unavoidable. Enjoy!

 

[zyzzyx]

Now you tell me! Thanks for the info!

 

[hunt2elk]

Did the same in all 3 of my cars, you will like them.

 

[armor]

so many glowing reviews on the bilsteins im just trying to rationalize the cost to get them to canada lol. I missed out on getting a set down to the Carlisle mopar show in july, and keep kicking the can down the road as it were. may have to jump on them this week.

 

[Kern Dog]

Compared to KYBs, Bilsteins are like comparing this “man”……

…. To this MAN.

 

[Some Car Guy]

What is the part number for bilsteins that fit a 69 b body? Bilstein does not show that fitment as being available. The places showing it do not list the part number, or at least not one you can find listed elsewhere.

 

[hunt2elk]

What is the part number for bilsteins that fit a 69 b body? Bilstein does not show that fitment as being available. The places showing it do not list the part number, or at least not one you can find listed elsewhere.

Bilstein High Performance Shock Set - Front & Rear

BIL7056065

 

[old guys rule]

Got around to swapping the rear Bilstein shocks into my 69 GTX. The upper sleeve for the Bilsteins was shorter than the KYB so I put the KYB sleeve in the Bilstein upper bushing. Very easy swap. I measured the travel of both for comparison.
KYB. 22 5/8" to 14 1/2"
Bilstein. 22 3/4" to 14"
View attachment 1477513

I'm curious, why?

Got around to swapping the rear Bilstein shocks into my 69 GTX. The upper sleeve for the Bilsteins was shorter than the KYB so I put the KYB sleeve in the Bilstein upper bushing. Very easy swap. I measured the travel of both for comparison.
KYB. 22 5/8" to 14 1/2"
Bilstein. 22 3/4" to 14"
View attachment 1477513

I'm curious, why?

 

[mrmolding]

I'm curious, why?

I'm curious, why?

I can jump in since I did this. The Bilstein sleeves were either too loose and/or too short. I used the ones from my KYBs as well. I will say I wondered if the Bilstein thing was hype after not having the correct sleeves, but let me tell you, I've never had any mopar with stock suspension take bumps like these bad boys. No more mopar slam bang over potholes in the road. Just a gentle/firm bump and it keeps going.

Look at this thread...
Bilstein rear shock help

 

[Kern Dog]

The Bilsteins just soak up the bumps. Harsh shocks will not let the suspension move so the tire takes all the impact. Soft shocks let the suspension move too much to where you bottom out.
KYBs are a crutch that work okay with soft stock springs.
If you're running bigger torsion bars, leaf springs and sway bars,. the KYBs will be too harsh.

 

[Some Car Guy]

Bilstein High Performance Shock Set - Front & Rear

BIL7056065

Thanks, I didn’t think of them. Interesting that part number doesn’t show up in bilsteins own listings.

 

[Some Car Guy]

I can jump in since I did this. The Bilstein sleeves were either too loose and/or too short. I used the ones from my KYBs as well. I will say I wondered if the Bilstein thing was hype after not having the correct sleeves, but let me tell you, I've never had any mopar with stock suspension take bumps like these bad boys. No more mopar slam bang over potholes in the road. Just a gentle/firm bump and it keeps going.

Look at this thread...
Bilstein rear shock help

Sounds like what I’m after. Not sure what these shocks are, but my car handles like a dump truck. Would love to find an old set of edelbrock shocks, I know those work.

it’s a curious thing that bilstein can make a shock that gets rave reviews, yet they fumble the sleeve.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

Sounds like what I’m after. Not sure what these shocks are, but my car handles like a dump truck. Would love to find an old set of edelbrock shocks, I know those work.

it’s a curious thing that bilstein can make a shock that gets rave reviews, yet they fumble the sleeve.

The deal is Bilstein makes the shocks, but they don't actually make a shock for our application.... If you buy the shocks from Firm Feel or Just Suspension you'll see an RCD sticker & part number...

What RCD has done is search the Bilstein catalog & found shocks designed for cars with similar weight to our cars, and similar suspension travel... the mounts are modified to suit our application... And naturally they couldn't get it right.... Just to much to ask..

But at the end of the day Bilstein makes a damn good shock & we can deal with the shortcomings....

 

[old guys rule]

I'm curious, why?

I'm curious, why?

All right now understand. Thanks

 

[hunt2elk]

Thanks, I didn’t think of them. Interesting that part number doesn’t show up in bilsteins own listings.

Also, if you do buy new shocks through PST, they give a 10% discount to FBBO members.

 

[moparedtn]

Mercy, they're proud of those rascals, eh? $$$

 

[1 Wild R/T]

Mercy, they're proud of those rascals, eh? $$$

Proud? Yes... Worth the cost? Yes... At least to me...