[V8] Bilstein Shocks

[bw at UDel.Edu]

I have two V8s with Bilstein HD shocks. One has had many  front end suspension 
and steering parts replaced, but it still needs shock bearings, the reason for its 
thunk sound. Could this also cause the tires to hop over bumps in the road and not 
be in constant road contact?
 It has started to skip while braking in the rain over bumps, even a manhole cover 
sends it into anti-lock pulsing. The Bilsteins never performed as good on this car.

 If I need new shocks. Are the Bilstein Sports better than the HDs for the V8? Also, I 
still have HR 29921 replacement springs that I can install at the same time, but do 
I need 2Bennet camber plates?   Any experience in this, I hate to just spend money, 
but ride quality is the real reason we stay with this car. ~Thanks, Bob