Old Bilstein Shock ID ???
#1
Drifting
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Old Bilstein Shock ID ???
I removed a rear set of Bilstein shocks from a 1976 chassis. They still have pressure in both direction and take some good force by hand. They seem to be in pretty good shape. However the lower bushing is worn.. Anyway, my main question is if they can be identified (HD or Sport / Age) by the only number I can find which is stamped on the base of the tube. It is;
3380232H0000
I googled and came up with nothing. Went to Bilstein's website and typed it in which resulted in nothing. I plan to call Bilstein to see what they can tell me, but am working nights and sleeping all day so might be a while until I get a chance.
Secondary question - can the lower bushing be replaced?
3380232H0000
I googled and came up with nothing. Went to Bilstein's website and typed it in which resulted in nothing. I plan to call Bilstein to see what they can tell me, but am working nights and sleeping all day so might be a while until I get a chance.
Secondary question - can the lower bushing be replaced?
#2
Melting Slicks
My '66 came with old bilsteins..if they are REALLY old I believe there was only one type back then...the real stiff ones
Best to hear from bilstein
Wish I would have kept them...
Best to hear from bilstein
Wish I would have kept them...
#3
Drifting
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Just my wild guess but I'm assuming they are from the 80's. Just by the look of them and the font of Bilstein. They are yellow with the blue stripe.
Were the real old ones yellow/blue?
Were the real old ones yellow/blue?
#4
Drifting
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Just got off the phone... they cross reference to a 24-184571. Said Bilstein changed all their part numbers a few years back.
They are sports!!
That just saved me $300. Now to deal with the bushing.
They are sports!!
That just saved me $300. Now to deal with the bushing.
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Bilstein shocks come with a lifetime warranty. Not sure if that covers the bushings or not. Might be worth another call to them anf find out.