What spring/shock combos are people using and how do you like them?
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What spring/shock combos are people using and how do you like them?
hey guys I know we have a lot of different suspension threads out there...
But what luck is everyone having with those aftermarket set ups...
Im thinking about doing a set of Bilstein Shocks and a set of H&R lowering springs
are there any shock and spring combos that are giving softer rides then the factory set ups?
But what luck is everyone having with those aftermarket set ups...
Im thinking about doing a set of Bilstein Shocks and a set of H&R lowering springs
are there any shock and spring combos that are giving softer rides then the factory set ups?
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I have Bilsteins with H&R's on a bunch of my cars, and it's a good combo. The combo is progressive, and comfortable - and a very good system under load or at speed - but I do notice 'abruptness' or 'harshness' with those cars on things like speedbumps.
Eibachs tend to be a little bit softer in their street ride, and offer just a hal-inch or so less difference in a lowering application in my experience -- does Eibach make an ML ftiment?
I'd still go with the Bilsteins for the shocks though, they're a very well eingineered shock, and a set of Heavy Duty's is the perfect fitment for an ML (or any stock SUV) IMO. Without going to an adjustable coilover system, I can only think of a couple of other shocks out there that I like as much: Koni, and Ohlins.
You might check with Team ORC's webstie and see what they offer for aftermarket systems:
http://www.orc.de//index.php?Orc_Ses...356f5df5f6e5e0
Eibachs tend to be a little bit softer in their street ride, and offer just a hal-inch or so less difference in a lowering application in my experience -- does Eibach make an ML ftiment?
I'd still go with the Bilsteins for the shocks though, they're a very well eingineered shock, and a set of Heavy Duty's is the perfect fitment for an ML (or any stock SUV) IMO. Without going to an adjustable coilover system, I can only think of a couple of other shocks out there that I like as much: Koni, and Ohlins.
You might check with Team ORC's webstie and see what they offer for aftermarket systems:
http://www.orc.de//index.php?Orc_Ses...356f5df5f6e5e0
Last edited by ClayJ; Jan 25, 2006 at 04:37 PM.
