View Full Version : Will 4th gen f-body shocks work in a 1st gen?


anarchy99
Feb 4th, 09, 10:31 AM
I'm replacing the shocks in my 00' WS6 Trans Am and was wondering if they would work in a 1st gen camaro. They are Bilsteins and have barely any miles on them... maybe 5,000. The shocks aren't right in front of me that's why I was wondering, just figured I'd ask on here. It would be nice to be able to upgrade the shocks in the 69 especially if this is an option since I already own them.:yes:

z2fast8
Feb 4th, 09, 03:10 PM
nope they mount differently

hotrodizz
Feb 4th, 09, 04:47 PM
Pretty sure the rears will work. Comp Engineering Drag Shocks use the same PN# for 67-69 and 93-02.

Fronts are struts, and will not work for sure.

anarchy99
Feb 5th, 09, 09:29 AM
thanks for the input guys. I might just bite the bullet and buy some qa1's

davidpozzi
Feb 5th, 09, 10:19 AM
I was told they interchange. Length and mounting is identical. The valving may be different as the 4th gen has coil springs. I'd give them a try since you already have them.
David