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Old 03-19-2004, 05:11 PM
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Looking at bilstein shocks with stock springs for now, then later upgrade to 7 leaf and 550 fronts. Bilstein makes Heavy Duty and Sport shocks. The prices are almost identical.

Which ones do I get?

What are the differences between them?

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Old 03-19-2004, 06:58 PM
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I have the 550 and 7 leaf with the Sport shocks, luv em.
Old 03-19-2004, 07:19 PM
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I have the 550 and 7 leaf with the Sport shocks, luv em.
460 and composite mono on my 81 with sport shocks :D :cheers: :seeya
Old 03-19-2004, 07:39 PM
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Go with the sports. Ride quality is just as good, handling is better. Less frantic. :)

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Thanks, looks like sports it is.
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I've got the same suspension setup. 550 front coils with a 7-leaf rear and Bilstein Sports. A great combination!

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