Constant or Variable springs for front?

[pontiacgp]

with the 5660 cutting of a 1/4 coil will drop the car 1"

 

[Bowtieheart]

And with the 5660, the car will be sort of stiff in the front right? I really dont want super soft springs because I know the softer springs dont allow the car to respond as well in turns. Also, these numbers are kinda mixed up so i'm confused. On this post, they are written in this order.....

BIL-AK1043 FRONT - short
BIL-AK1044 REAR - stock length
BIL-AK1051 FRONT - stock length
BIL-AK1052 REAR - short


But on this thread here https://gbodyforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=380038 they are like this.

BIL-AK1043 Stock length front
BIL-AK1044 Stock length rear
BIL-AK1051 Short length front
BIL-AK1052 Short length rear

 

[pontiacgp]

here is the description of shocks from Day Motor Sport, the previous description I gave on another thread I believe is incorrect and when checking back at the site they removed the description they had beside the shock

BILSTEIN AK SERIES STOCK MOUNT SHOCKS
Front shock for a '73-'83 Chevelle and '73-'88 Monte Carlo and Regal.
Part#: BIL-AK1043

Description: • Rebound: 358
• Compression: 219
• Linear shock
• Compression: 8.45"
• Extension: 13.36"

BILSTEIN AK SERIES STOCK MOUNT SHOCKS
Rear shock for a '73-'83 Chevelle and '73-'88 Monte Carlo and Regal.
Part#: BIL-AK1044

Description: • Rebound: 254
• Compression: 141
• Linear shock
• Compression: 13.03"
• Extension: 20.47"

BILSTEIN AK SERIES STOCK MOUNT SHOCKS
Front shock for a '73-'83 Chevelle and '73-'88 Monte Carlo and Regal.
Part#: BIL-AK1051

Description: • Rebound: 393
• Compression: 172
• Linear shock
• Compression: 9.05"
• Extension: 14.09"

BILSTEIN AK SERIES STOCK MOUNT SHOCKS
Rear shock for a '73-'83 Chevelle and '73-'88 Monte Carlo and Regal.
Part#: BIL-AK1052

Description: • Rebound: 324
• Compression: 112
• Linear shock
• Compression: 11.28"
• Extension: 17.20"

 

[Bowtieheart]

Alright just ordered the 5660 Moog Springs and will be getting the Shocks tomorrow. And since I'm going to be doing suspension work, is the polyurethane bushing kit worth it?

 

[pontiacgp]

if you have the original bushings still in place then yes the OEM or poly bushings would be an improvment

 

[Bowtieheart]

Where do you guys recommend getting the whole control arm bushing and tie rod bushing kit?

 

[Bowtieheart]

Hey guys been really busy so I havn't gotten around to ordering shocks but I came across these but not 100% sure if these really are part number BIL-AK1043 or was that just thrown in there to show like a cross part? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-f ... plications
What's throwing me off is that whole F4be....... part number listed. I'm ready to order but don't want to get the wrong thing.

 

[pontiacgp]

phone them and ask

 

[Bowtieheart]

Alright guys, for future reference, the Ak1043 part number is no-more. The new pn is F4BE3E249M0 for Bilstein. Ordered mine from Summit for about $106/pair shipped.

 

[pontiacgp]

I don't think so....that "new" number is just summits part number for the AK shock


http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/moto ... led-steel/