New Shocks....yesssss!

[mwbaum]

Recently I posted a question to the group about replacing the OEM shocks on my '85 (80K miles). Given the enthusiastic advise, I took my car to our local Guru John Walker and along with a tune up he put on new Bilstein HDs (I didnt want the sports since I do not intend to track the car)....I just enjoy spirited street and road trip driving)...Well.....the difference is incredible...its a new car....she sucks up the bumps and corners like a roller coaster....easily a 30% improvement in handling. Thanks all for the encouragement and thanks John for the excellent service!!!!

[azasadny]

MWBAUM,

I just checked my '74 and both rear shocks are leaking fluid. They are black with a white stripe near the bottom of the shock. I think I'll replace them with the Bilstein's that PP sells. I hope they improve my ride as much as new shocks improved yours! BTW, John Walker is on his way to Porsche sainthood!!!!!

[Paul Franssen]

"John Walker is on his way to Porsche sainthood!!!!!"
...er, I hope not quite yet!!!!

[azasadny]

Oops! I mean a "living saint", not the other kind!!!! John has helped alot of us out and he's always willing to offer some well-researched advice!

[caliber60]

I have Bilstein heavy duty as well. Feels like gliding on carpet.

[masraum]

If your rear are leaking then your fronts are probably in bad shape too. You may want to do all 4 or at least start planning for the other two in the near future