Thinking about these bilstien shocks...

[kodiak]

More then likely the shocks are fine. If the VX feels like a pogo stick when you hit a bump that’s a sign there bad, if it just breaks your spine then that’s normal. I’d put the money in to a nice custom exhaust system if it doesn’t have one already.

how will i tel lif my shocks are bad? been 7 years since i have delt with anything other than my formulas shocks which are a dime a dozen

[killinformula]

yea i feel the bumps haha so i guess i will keep my shocks the way they are... exhaust will have to wait till next summer

[Ldub]

Keep you're eyes peeled for used OEM shocks on ebay & on the forums.
You will probably have to pick up a couple of sets to get four good ones that are worth rebuilding. I've never bought a used set that didn't have at least one that was toast.

[killinformula]

yea i will be at the dealership to get my brakes checked out... i will look at the shocks as well... just what will i need to look for?

well than my question is... Other than the stock shocks are the bilstiens a good replacement?

[Ldub]

The "bounce test" is a good indicator, also any sign of oil leakage.

[killinformula]

The "bounce test" is a good indicator, also any sign of oil leakage.

thank you i will check it out...

[LittleBeast]

Keep you're eyes peeled for used OEM shocks on ebay & on the forums.
You will probably have to pick up a couple of sets to get four good ones that are worth rebuilding. I've never bought a used set that didn't have at least one that was toast.

Yupe, I bought a used set from a member here for $100, and shipped them to Bruce's Suspension for $30 who will totally rebuild them for $500 add to that $30 shipping to get them back and I am looking at $660 or so for 4 totally rebuilt Stock VX shocks, $165 per shock, I think I would pay that for the VX stock shocks, wooohooo!!!!!