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Posted by: PIG124 Mar 18 2004, 03:07 PM

I need to order new shocks for my 96 civy and heard bilsteins are the way to go.

Anyone want to try and get a group purchase going??

Posted by: sherlock9c1 Mar 18 2004, 03:57 PM

I need a new set of fronts.

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 18 2004, 04:54 PM

Ben if the price is right I will probally be interested in a set that was made for the Boxey style 9c1 Caprices.
Still running the original decarbons on the Impala ss from 3-95.

http://www.shox.com
This is the last place that I bought my Bilsteins 4 years ago for my 9c1.

I believe our National club .
Has a deal with this wholesale company in California.

Posted by: Jim Moulton Mar 18 2004, 05:20 PM

John, I don't think you will EVER have to replace the shocks on your Garage Queen....

OZ.....already been in a Bilstein mini group purchase....

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 18 2004, 06:35 PM

John, I don't think you will EVER have to replace the shocks on your Garage Queen....

Posted by: Dilbert9C1 Mar 18 2004, 09:37 PM

oh yea the sooner the better...count me in,,, i was going to order them thru http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/productsdisplay.php

Posted by: BradsDCM Mar 18 2004, 10:07 PM

Will these work with my Hotchkis springs...being that the car is lowered? Would they be compressed, and not be right?

Posted by: PIG124 Mar 18 2004, 10:24 PM

That's great and I am glad there is some interest. I will call www.shox.com's 1-800 number and try to set something up for the GP.

As far as the pictures John, I hope to have something around May or June! The chevelle just got a new clutch put in it ...again. Too long of a story to tell but basically I won the battle of a long disagreement with my dad about clutch adjustment ...hence the new clutch!

Will let everyone know what I find out from shox.com's people for helping us out with a GP.

If there is any more interest please add to the thread.

Posted by: Dilbert9C1 Mar 18 2004, 10:29 PM

My understanding w. Bilsteins are that if your car is dropped then the Sport package is the way to go....if it as factory suspension then go w. HD....


here is a link that kinda explains the difference

http://www.allshocks.com/bilstein/html/show_shocks.asp?make='CHEVROLET'&model='Impala%20SS'&year='1994'

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 19 2004, 08:42 AM

Thanks Ben for leading this up !!!!

Posted by: Camel Mar 19 2004, 09:15 AM

maybe pencil me in as a possible. i've got the monroe's on there now, and i will need to see how they behave with the drop springs.

Posted by: kennybopaloo Mar 19 2004, 09:30 AM

Benny,

Put me in on the Bilsteins. I have to keep my VSP in tip top shape. I cant be taken turns doing 95 MPH. with old worn out shocks.


Mr. C.O.

Kenny

Posted by: peppers Mar 19 2004, 11:42 AM

Too bad, I just purchased mine or else I would have gotten in on this deal.

FYI: I purchased mine from eshocks.com - they offered free shipping. Total was about $269 delivered anywhere in the 48 states. (give or take a dollar or two - I forget what the exact amount was but including shipping it was the cheapest place I could find. )

- Leo

Posted by: PIG124 Mar 19 2004, 11:49 AM

Ok, here is a great deal from Mark at SHOX.com.

They have the Sport and HD Bilteins to fit our B-bodies for the following:

$249.80/set of 4 + shipping of $20 = $269.80/set of four

This breaks down, including shipping, to: $67.45/each. I think this is a decent deal.

What are everyone else's thoughts?

So far I have the following people interested:

Joel - 1 pr front
John W - 1 set boxy
Rob K - 1 set
BradsDCM - 1 set
Adam S. - 1 set (penciled in)
Kenny B - 1 set
Myself - 1 set

ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS, PLEASE ADD TO THE THREAD! Thanks!

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 19 2004, 04:16 PM

Thanks Police Officer Ben Anderson from Upstate New York for making this GP happen.

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 19 2004, 04:37 PM

Ok, here is a great deal from Mark at SHOX.com.
They have the Sport and HD Bilteins to fit our B-bodies for the following:
$249.80/set of 4 + shipping of $20 = $269.80/set of four
This breaks down, including shipping, to:  $67.45/each.  I think this is a decent deal.
What are everyone else's thoughts? 

So far I have the following people interested:

Joel - 1 pr front
John W - 1 set boxy
Rob K - 1 set
BradsDCM - 1 set
Adam S. - 1 set (penciled in)
Kenny B - 1 set
Myself - 1 set

ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS, PLEASE ADD TO THE THREAD!  Thanks!

Posted by: Dilbert9C1 Mar 19 2004, 05:57 PM

Whatever way you want to go about this is fine w. me...the sooner the better

How long does it take for shipping?? they say?

I know the easiest way for me..is that because i live in the dorms at school..it';s a pain to recieve stuff...so depending on your location ..i can give u some money... you recieve them and figure a way for me to pick them up from you...




just keep us updated

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 20 2004, 05:08 PM

Posted by: PIG124 Mar 22 2004, 07:55 AM

Good Morning Everyone!

I was working last weekend and am just getting caught up here at work before I dive into my next project for the week.

I will talk to Mark at SHOX.com and see if we can set something up to use UNYISSO as our "code" or "password" to get the discount. His last e-mail was that they are looking forward to our response and business.

Dilbert, send me a PM for how I can get in touch with you about getting you your shocks. It might be easiest if you order them and have them shipped to one of the guys' houses. Let me know!

I will let everyone know later today what I find out from Mark.

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 22 2004, 08:03 AM

Thanks Ben

Posted by: Dilbert9C1 Mar 22 2004, 08:47 AM

Well u can get in touch with me either thru my email Chevyss953@aol.com or my cell 845-612-9262

What shipping provider do they use and how long will it take? I am goin to find out thru the school how i can do this...make it easier on everone...

Cause i don;t think i am goin to go home to get my 9C1 springs to put in the rear of my Caprice...i am going to Plattsburgh Spring and see if they can make something up for me that will work better....

i got to order up my BMR sways, front and rear next,,,,


Then the old Civilan Caprice will out handle a 9C1

Posted by: PIG124 Mar 24 2004, 08:03 AM

FINALLY! I finally got in touch with Mark at SHOX.com and he said that we can use the following password to get the Group Purchase discount on these great Bilstein Shocks!

Password: "UNYISSO"

Rob, in my infinite wisdom, I forgot to ask about the shipping provider . I am assuming that it is probably UPS or FedEx, or "FedUP"

I don't believe there is a time limit for us to purchase these shocks from SHOX.com, but am wondering if we should set a date at which we should close the Group Purchase on our end...suggestions??

Everyone can go to SHOX.com to check out the site and see what they want and call. Thanks for everyone's interest!

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 24 2004, 09:01 AM

FINALLY!  I finally got in touch with Mark at SHOX.com and he said that we can use the following password to get the Group Purchase discount on these great Bilstein Shocks! 

Password:  "UNYISSO"

Rob, in my infinite wisdom, I forgot to ask about the shipping provider  .  I am assuming that it is probably UPS or FedEx, or "FedUP" 

I don't believe there is a time limit for us to purchase these shocks.

http://www.shox.com, to place your order.

But I am wondering if we should set a date at which we should close the Group Purchase on our end...suggestions??

Everyone can go to SHOX.com to check out the site and see what they want and call.  Thanks for everyone's interest! 

Posted by: Dilbert9C1 Mar 24 2004, 09:30 AM

If someone orders them...can they find out about shipping...by who and how long??

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 24 2004, 11:58 AM

DW or Dan

Please pin this note as a Permanent open Group Purchase for Bilstein Shocks from http://www.shox.com

Just got off the Phone with Darrel the Salesman.
If you need Bilstein shocks ask for him.

1-800-683-2890 in California.

Found out that Mark is the owner of Shox.com.

Darrel will be glad to assist anyone reading this Note that needs Bilstein Shocks for their Chevrolet B-body.

Using the password ------ UNYISSO ------- for our Group Purchase.

I just ordered 4 Bilstein shocks for my Impala ss.

2 Bilstein Shocks - part number B46-1104
2 Bilstein Shocks - Part number B46-0929

$249.80 for the 4 shocks.
$20.00 Charge for shipping to New York from California.

Total Cost = $269.80 ( UPS - 4-5 day delivery) to your address.

Let the feeding frenzy begin.

This Group Purchase is on forever with the UNYISSO Password
That Ben Anderson set up with Mark and I closed the deal with Darrel.

Mark and Darrel are looking forward to helping you out to get the best engineered shocks into our Chevy Hotrods

Posted by: PIG124 Mar 24 2004, 01:40 PM

Just ordered my set. Going to have receipt of the shocks next Tuesday or Wednesday. I asked for Darrell and he took care of me.

They offer the "sport" and "HD" (heavy duty) bilstein shocks. I asked about applications and Darrell said that the "sport" bilsteins have the same application for the Impala SS as the Caprice's. There is an extra $30 bones if you get the heavy duty bilsteins, but he said almost all of their customers go for the sport model for both cars.

Gonna be sweet to have the frontend totally rebuilt this spring!

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 24 2004, 09:27 PM

Thanks DW and Dan for pinning this terriffic GP for Quality shocks.

Ben wait until you get these Bilsteins in - Your going to love them

Ben thanks for leading this up
Big Kenny
Did you order your shocks yet ?

Posted by: Dilbert9C1 Mar 24 2004, 10:16 PM

WHO IS SHIPPING THEM????? UPS....USPS....Fed EX....


i need to know so i can order mine...

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 24 2004, 11:52 PM

Please pin this note  as a Permanent open Group Purchase for Bilstein Shocks from http://www.shox.com
1-800-683-2890 in California.

Total Cost = $269.80    ( UPS - 4-5 day delivery) to your address.

Posted by: kennybopaloo Mar 25 2004, 06:59 AM

Question on the Bilsteins. I wrote down the 1104s and the 0929s. You now say that 1 of the shocks is for sport, and the other is heavy duty.

I would presume sthe heavy duty are the better ones. Which 1 is the 1104 and the 0929s ???????????


I need about 2 weeeks before I order mine.




Kennybopaloo

Posted by: PIG124 Mar 25 2004, 07:57 AM

Kenny!

I just asked to speak to Darrell like the Sparkplug did and told him what car I had (year, make, model........) and he said sports or HD's (heavy duty's). I was like what's the difference and he said price and the HD's are a softer ride.

I told him that my '96 civi caprice is stock and hasn't been lowered any and he said that the sports would fit just fine as they are the same referenced part for both the Caprices and Impala SS's.

Can't wait to get them!

I got my front end kit from Zack Kanter yesterday after I finally saved up enough $$$ to throw down on it and still got a great deal from him!

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 25 2004, 08:39 AM

Question on the Bilsteins.  I wrote down the 1104s and the 0929s. You now say that 1 of the shocks is for sport, and the other is heavy duty.
              I would presume sthe heavy duty are the better ones. Which 1 is the 1104 and the 0929s ???????????
              I need about 2 weeeks before I order mine.
                                                Kennybopaloo

Posted by: kennybopaloo Mar 25 2004, 12:20 PM

Yo Johnny, I know you like my LEDS. I have a new set in my workshop that has been sitting for months. They are 4 inch round reds. I have 4 of them set up to go on each side of the rear deck for Brake Lights.

I have 2 Amber on eachside for my Signals. These are the ones you see on the Big Rigs that I used to drive in the 70s and 80s.

I am sure they will knock your Socks off when you see them hooked up.




Kenny

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 25 2004, 12:31 PM

Kenny if you could wrap your entire 9c1 with LED's
You would be in heaven

Posted by: kennybopaloo Mar 25 2004, 12:44 PM

Yo Johnny, I like those graphics you have on your web page.

Getting quite fancy in your old age.

Hope to see you soon. I get off work 8 AM this Saturday morn.

I am not sure if I will coming in to chat with the guys.

If Benny goes, I will travel with him so I can tap a nap.

Kennybopaloo

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 25 2004, 12:48 PM

Hey Kenny,
I would love to see Ben and yourself at the shop.
If you can make it this Saturday with all of us.

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Mar 31 2004, 02:27 PM

DW  or Dan

Permanent open Group Purchase for Bilstein Shocks from http://www.shox.com

Just got off the Phone with Darrel the Salesman.
If you need Bilstein shocks ask for him.

1-800-683-2890
ASI -Anderson &Stiehle,Inc
1300 Hill Street
El Cajon,California 92020
E-mail -Sales@shox.com

Found out that Mark is the owner of Shox.com.

Darrel will be glad to assist anyone reading this Note that needs Bilstein Shocks for their Chevrolet B-body.

Using the password ------ UNYISSO ------- for our Group Purchase.

I just ordered 4 Bilstein shocks for my Impala ss.

2 Bilstein Shocks - part number B46-1104 -$69.95 ea.
2 Bilstein Shocks - Part number B46-0929- $54.95 ea.

$249.80 for the 4 shocks.
$20.00  Charge for shipping to New York from California.

Total Cost = $269.80    ( UPS - 4-5 day delivery) to your address.

Let the feeding frenzy begin.

This Group Purchase is on forever with the UNYISSO Password
That Ben Anderson set up with Mark.
And I made a permenate GP with Darrel.

Mark and Darrel are looking forward to helping you out to get the best engineered shocks into our Chevy Hotrods

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Apr 2 2004, 03:04 PM

TECH TIP :

For removing wornout front shocks on our Vehicles.

UNYISSO's Mod Master gave this tip years ago for a quick and easy removal of that stubborn upper nut that just spins on the shock

This procedure is only for front shocks going in the Garbage can.

Get you deep well socket and your longest 3/8 extension.

Wiggle that top nut and stud as far as it will go to snap off the nut.

Drivers side took me 5 sways back and forth with the bar when it snapped the shock stud and nut off.
Passenger side took 20 sways with the extension bar for it to snap the nut for easy shock removal.

New Bilsteins installed today at home with some floor jackets.

Nice firm controlled ride now

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Apr 5 2004, 07:24 AM

Ben - Has UPS delivered your Bilsteins yet?

Posted by: kennybopaloo Apr 5 2004, 04:43 PM

Benny and Johnny, I am ready to order the bilsteins. What is that guys tele ###.

Kenny

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Apr 5 2004, 06:21 PM

QUOTE (kennybopaloo @ Apr 5 2004, 05:42 PM)

Benny and Johnny, I am ready to order the bilsteins. What is that guys tele ###. Kenny

Kenny - Call them now at 4pm or 11am tommorrow.

You are calling a west coast time zone business

Using the normal 8am to 5pm.

1-800-683-2890

Talk to Darrel to get the GP price with with UNYISSO

Posted by: Jim Moulton Apr 5 2004, 06:38 PM

Yes, John...I have a great "action shot" of you describing the new Bilsteins....on my work computer

Actually, it was shortly after seeing them at Key Motors that I bought a set for my BeaSSt....!

Posted by: kennybopaloo Apr 6 2004, 02:47 PM

I am ordering my Bilsteins Tomorrow morning. I spoke to Darrell on the landline and everything is a Go.


Kenny

Posted by: Heavy Chevy 95 Apr 6 2004, 08:22 PM

I am ordering my Bilsteins Tomorrow morning. I spoke to Darrell on the landline and everything is a Go.


                                                  Kenny

Posted by: sherlock9c1 Jun 14 2004, 04:01 PM

In case anybody's wondering, I just tried to order the 1516 (for my roadmaster) and the guys at Shox.com said that they're out of stock with unknown resupply date. I'm gonna try the Monroe Severe Service shocks discussed on the http://impalassforum.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=002410 on both my 9c1 and the roadmaster.

EDIT....Nevermind on the 1516s; they are back in stock. $71 apiece. $24 total shipping from their store in California to Syracuse.

Posted by: 95RMW Sep 26 2006, 05:32 PM

I've had Bilstein 929/1104 shocks on both my Roadmonster wagons (the 92 and the 95) if these are the soft ones thank God I didn't get the stiff ones or my a$$ would be up to my shoulders.

True the car is running on rubber bands 255/35/20 lowered on Sprint springs with Airlift bags in the rear springs set at about 5 lbs. but Dahammmmmm it is anything but squooooshy. I can count the pebbles in the road.

Posted by: peppers Sep 27 2006, 06:57 AM

Posted by: The Impalanator Oct 7 2006, 09:27 PM

The 0929/1104 combo are the stiffest. They are linear damped. The 1516/1517 combo are progessively damped, therefore get stiffer the harder they're pushed, but have a tendency to have "highway float". This is the primary reason I chose the1104/0929 combo. You don't want the highway float. I installed them after the DeCarbons gave up the ghost at about 55,000 miles. Nice shocks. My .02
Also, much better than the original KDWS's are these Conti Extreme Contacts in our stock size of 255/50R 17. Check the pic.

Posted by: fothermucker Jun 26 2007, 08:19 PM

Errr is it too late to get in on this? I desperately need new shocks - I'd go for the 0929/1104 combination.

Posted by: fothermucker Mar 31 2009, 06:07 PM

Yup still need new shocks.