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May 24, 2001 | 09:31 PM

CGenberg

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I've just ordered some Bilsteins to go with my stock springs until a get a driveway friendlier to a lowered car.

Does anyone have experience with the Bilstein's on the LS400?

Thanks (and sorry to those who saw this under another thread earlier).

May 25, 2001 | 12:08 AM

RacingAristo

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You should have Bilsteins with aftermarket springs. This way the shocks won't wear off easily.

May 25, 2001 | 05:36 AM

SQ-LS

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We have a discussion about the bilstein vs. tokico on the 97 LS400 post. Check there for more info.

May 25, 2001 | 09:52 AM

CGenberg

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RacingAristo,

You bring up an interesting point. I know mating performance springs to OEM shocks will wear them out from the extra heat. I didn't think the reverse would be true though.

Are you saying that the OEM springs will wear on the Bilsteins because of increased rebound travel?

I asked Bilstein and NeuSpeed about this and both said it's not a problem but they have a vested interest. I figured they'd be engineered to handle OEM springs.

Thanks.

Sep 27, 2003 | 01:47 PM

jbatast

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Did ypu put on the Bilsteins. If so, do you like them?

Sep 27, 2003 | 02:06 PM

DaveGS4

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Jon,

Since this post was over two years ago and the members participating in the conversation are no longer registered, I doubt you'll get a response from them. Perhaps one of the other members has Bilsteins on their LS and can comment.