What to replace to ride like new again?

[etlsport]

Why can't I find those threads on shocks? I'm in need! I just bought my first VX. Unfortunately, the suspension feels like it's shot and squeeks everywhere. I can feel the potential but it needs help. It feels more like a sportscar, albeit a 1960's beat up 911 right now.

for sqeaks first look at the two rubber landing pads under the front of the hood.. also replace your front and rear rubber sway bar bushings with energy suspension greasable bushings.. made a big difference for me in sqeakyness and handling

[4X4 UFO]

I own a VX with factory shocks in really good shape, and I recently purchased a VX with worn out factory shocks. I replaced the bad shocks with the Bilsteins. In a side by side comparison, the factory shocks are slightly stiffer. The Bilsteins give a slightly smoother ride, but do not control quite as well during hard cornering (I'm an "enthusiastic" driver). All in all, they're nearly equal to the stock shocks, for 1/4 the cost. By the way, I bought the Bilsteins from the guys at Independance4X, and they were really good to deal with.

[VehiGAZ]

I'll second (or is it fifth at this point) the Bilstein reco - I pu tthem on my VX about 3 years ago, and they are very close to the OEMs and very good. A lifetime guarantee doesn't hurt, either!

[cwillyrun]

Got a p/n or model number on the Bilstein shocks?

[4X4 UFO]

cwillyrun, I can get you those numbers this evening........

[taylorRichie]

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=lift+wiki

Most all part numbers you'll need are here (for bushings, shocks etc.)

[cwillyrun]

thanks! Great thread

[jamessmith]

I have been thinking about putting some Bilsteins on my VX...I have not been able to use my rig since last Jan..that is when my back when out on me. With the Bilsteins doesn't the VX have a softer ride???