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    Offline cudabob496

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    Bilstien Shocks
    « on: March 26, 2016 - 05:26:05 PM »
    Dang, Summit (I called them), and Bilstien website, do not offer Bilstiens for a 71 or 72 Cuda?
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #1 on: March 26, 2016 - 05:47:47 PM »
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #2 on: March 26, 2016 - 05:52:38 PM »
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #3 on: March 26, 2016 - 06:09:35 PM »
    Quote from: cudabob496 on March 26, 2016 - 05:26:05 PM
    Dang, Summit (I called them), and Bilstien website, do not offer Bilstiens for a 71 or 72 Cuda?

    PST has them.
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #4 on: March 27, 2016 - 07:51:30 PM »
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #5 on: March 28, 2016 - 10:07:07 PM »
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #6 on: March 28, 2016 - 11:16:34 PM »
    I called them directly. Never bought off ebay so it was easier than figuring that all out.
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #7 on: March 29, 2016 - 01:34:24 PM »

    I'm scratching my head here but what would prevent folks from using the 70 style shocks on later Cuda's?

    They are basically the same right?
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #8 on: March 29, 2016 - 01:39:49 PM »
    Quote from: HP_Cuda on March 29, 2016 - 01:34:24 PM
    I'm scratching my head here but what would prevent folks from using the 70 style shocks on later Cuda's?

    They are basically the same right?

    Guess it depends on the length/application. I had no issues find the shocks, more issue finding a deal. Ended up going to FF and getting a package.
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    Re: Bilstien Shocks
    « Reply #9 on: March 29, 2016 - 03:08:42 PM »
    Quote from: HP_Cuda on March 29, 2016 - 01:34:24 PM
    I'm scratching my head here but what would prevent folks from using the 70 style shocks on later Cuda's?

    They are basically the same right?

    I think the 70 rear shock mounts are 70 only which makes the shock travel distance about an inch different from the rest of the years.
    Is that is enough to matter?  :dunno:
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