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Old 03-18-2015, 01:23 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by smg1138 View Post
I was actually talking about aftermarket shocks that could handle the springs long term. Maybe Bilstein B8's would work, but I'm not sure.
I'm on Bilstein B8's with sportlines for a little over 1k miles, more like north of 1.5k now. Absolutely love the combo for canyon and DD.

Can't speak for track yet as I haven't taken the setup to one yet.. waiting to do so before I give my review as I don't see many reviewing this particular setup, and I want to clear up some things about ride quality as a DD, performance, and whatnot


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Originally Posted by Cope52 View Post
Not to rain on your parade but they will blow out. They will blow out aftermarket shocks too. Eibachs are too soft. It's a shame the aftermarket shock makers have to hand out free replacements when they have no control over what springs people pair them with.
You got some hard pact data for this? Sportlines feature progressive spring rates. I haven't seen many blown stockers coming around here running sportlines, except for those who twist the seal while improperly disassembling or assembling struts during the install process...

Spring Rate Front:120 - 211 lbs/in | Spring Rate Rear:86 - 296 lbs/in

I'm having a hard time finding specs on the Bilstein B8s and Koni's.. anyone wanna chime in?
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