GHWelles

The rear suspension on my 2001 SS is too soft. I have Eibach springs with Bilstein shocks. The rear end is too bouncy and the rear shimmeys on high speed braking.

I am thinking about getting Koni Double Adjustable rear shocks and stiffer springs. I want a road race, not drag suspension. Any recomendations?

Thanks

Greed4Speed

Bilstein HD's are for stock shocks. You already have too much spring for the shocks and you want more rate? You're going to bounce even more with stiffer springs.

GHWelles

I am using the SLP Eibach progressive rate springs/Bilstein shock set. So I assume they were calibrated to match. But they sure are not working.

So are you saying I should just go with Koni dual adjustable shocks and no new springs? Any other recomended shocks?

Greed4Speed

SLP shocks are different. They should work in conjunction, but even with Konis, stiffer springs in the rear will ride worse. It goes with our cars having such light rears. Just like f-bodies don't need huge rear swaybars. Go with less spring rate in the back and you'll have more control and a better ride.

IMO DA would be overkill. SA will be fine.

GHWelles

OK, Koni's it is. Keep the springs or what do you suggest?

blackztpi

konis on stock springs work fine. you can lower it 3/4" front and 1/2" back with konis alone if you use the lower perch. 1" lowering springs work well too, plus the lower perch of the konis

Greed4Speed

You already have the springs so might as well try them w/Koni. It isn't like the rear springs are difficult to change out.

GHWelles

Thanks, will see what happens