FRONT
- Bilstein designed and built this shock specifically for Mustang II Independent front suspensions
- Direct Replacement
- Mono Tube Design allows the excessive heat from the oil to dissipate more quickly
- Huge Self-Adjusting Piston with a diameter of 1.42", instantly reacts and adjusts for any road condition
- Bilstein's patented digressive valving, controls suspension movements with out harshness
- Independent compression and rebound valving, to soften the ride and control the bounce
- External bump stop for compression
- Internal bump stop for rebound
- No springs or check valves to wear out
- Black Finish
- Lifetime Warranty
The Mustang II type suspension has a very limited amount of travel and with the shock placed inboard close to the pivot point it is a must to have a shock that can react quickly to control suspension movements, keeping the tire on the road where it should be and taking the bumps without harshness. Take a look around at most aftermarket Mustang II front suspensions and you will see one thing they all have in common ...a low budget shock! Think your car rides good? Try a RCD Bilstein.
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REAR RCD CLASSICS BILSTEIN PARALLEL LEAF SHOCKS
- Designed and built specifically for rear parallel leaf applications
- Available in different lengths and ride settings
- Mono Tube Design allows the excessive heat from the oil to dissipate more quickly
- Separated dividing piston holds pressure on the oil to prevent aeration (foaming) that leads to performance loss
- Huge Self-Adjusting Piston with a diameter of 1.86", instantly reacts and adjusts for any road condition
- Internal bump stop to protect the suspension on rebound
- 5/8" ID bushings, also includes (2) 1/2" sleeves
- Black Finish
- Lifetime Warranty
The rear parallel leaf set up is a very common combination with front Mustang II. Take a look under your vehicle and check first to see if you have the same brand shocks front and rear. If not, does it really make sense? Would you do that on a new car or truck? The answer is probably not. How much thought was put into matching the proper shock to your vehicle? The answer sadly is not much. Need help with how to choose the correct shock for your application, Call or Email.
To view the inside of a Bilstein Shock CLICK HERE
RCD has worked with Posies Street Rods and have put together an awesome shock, spring combination for these cars. Give them a call 717-566-3340.
The picture to the right is one of our more popular Bilstein rear leaf spring applications. Other lengths and mounting configurations are available.
When checking for fitment, the Mounted or Ride Height measurement should be done with the vehicle on the ground and loaded (fuel, tools, etc.) to simulate the normal ride height. The Mounted (RH) for this shock would be taken center to center at the shock mounting bolts. Also while your are under the vehicle taking this measurement check for proper clearance on exhaust, rear dif. housing and axle tubes. Why? Well 3" of shock travel is great, but if the dif. housing hits the floorboard in 1" you still have a problem.
See diagram below for more info on how to measure different types shocks.
