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Old 04-07-2014, 08:03 PM   #1
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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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Old 04-07-2014, 08:12 PM   #2
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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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Old 04-07-2014, 08:21 PM   #3
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20

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They look great. The rears are listed for a Toyota, how did you know they would fit your truck?
I went off of this site originally, but the rears were on backorder.
http://www.eshocks.com/bil_Ind.asp?VC=4Q81&SubChar=Q
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Old 04-08-2014, 11:38 AM   #4
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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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Old 04-09-2014, 01:44 AM   #5
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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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Old 04-09-2014, 01:55 PM   #6
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20

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Old 04-09-2014, 11:33 PM   #7
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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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Old 04-05-2018, 12:03 PM   #8
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie View Post
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
...an older thread, but THANKS for posting the Link to the rear Bilstein #.

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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Old 09-20-2018, 08:50 PM   #9
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Re: Bilstein shocks for a C20

Nice doing the same.

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Old 09-21-2018, 10:20 AM   #10
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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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