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07-25-2019, 04:45 PM
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Bilstein shock absorbers
I am trying to replace the shocks on my '04 FDTS. The front ones are easy to find. On the rear shocks the part number has been partially and intentionally obscured. Apparently that means they have been modified. The tech department at Bilstein is supposed to be trying to figure this out for me.
Has anyone else run in to this, and if so, what was the resolve?
I am grateful for your input. Bob
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07-25-2019, 05:05 PM
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Most of us have switched to Koni or Road King.
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07-25-2019, 05:08 PM
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Jeep.
My take would be, forget the Bilsteins and get some real shocks.
Only exception to that advise is if they are giving you new shocks under warranty and paying for installation. Then you're good for maybe another 20,000 miles.
You can google Koni shocks/Alpine for info on their products. Or Shock Warehouse.
Others will have more advice.
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1998 36FDS Alpine
Red Bluff, Ca.
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07-25-2019, 07:34 PM
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Location: Lake Wales, FL
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Koni 88’s on front and 99’s on rear.
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2005 38' FDTS Alpine Limited, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Lake Wales, FL
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07-25-2019, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrDaveMA
Koni 88’s on front and 99’s on rear.
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Exactly the opposite would be the preferred choice.
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07-25-2019, 08:45 PM
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Alpine Owners Club
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Installed the 99's on the front last year and new 88's on the rear yesterday. Ride and handling have improved dramatically. Had 88's F&R previously.
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'99 Alpine Coach
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07-25-2019, 09:04 PM
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Bilstein shock absorbers
Quote:
Originally Posted by RVPioneer
Exactly the opposite would be the preferred choice.
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Thanks, that is correct, thanks for keeping me honest.
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2005 38' FDTS Alpine Limited, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Lake Wales, FL
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07-27-2019, 11:45 AM
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If you’re still looking for the Bilstein numbers for you Alpine here they are.  Attachment 1
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07-27-2019, 11:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JWT
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07-27-2019, 04:02 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions and information. It looks as though I should be looking at the Koni shocks. A little more money, but it sounds easier, and apparently a better shock.
I am so grateful for this site and all the people that help out when some advise is needed. Thanks to all that gave input, Bob
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08-22-2019, 05:27 PM
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Could somebody please post the part numbers for the Koni shocks?
Thanks, Jerry
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2000 Alpine 36FDDS
2014 Wrangler JKU Rubicon
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08-22-2019, 05:45 PM
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Front EVO 99B-3209
Rear 8805-1022
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40 FDTS
Alpine Coach........That's how Jaguar would've done it!
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08-22-2019, 06:31 PM
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Thanks Terry
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2000 Alpine 36FDDS
2014 Wrangler JKU Rubicon
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08-23-2019, 03:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff and Cheryl
Installed the 99's on the front last year and new 88's on the rear yesterday. Ride and handling have improved dramatically. Had 88's F&R previously.
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I just installed the 99's front, but did not replace the 88's rear. Looks like you initially did the same, and then later also changed the rears. Would be interested to hear your experience on this.
In my case, the new 99's have reduced rebounds. My old front 88's don't seem to be worn out with about 25k miles, so I didn't go from horrible to where I am now.
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2020 LTV Wonder RTB
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