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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 07:14 PM
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In the past there were posts for a phone number to Bilstein for rebuilding shocks. Could someone please post the number? thanks.
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 07:51 PM
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Talk to Jack French. San Diego 858 453-7723. It's 55$ per shock unless fx3 then 100 per. turn around time about three weeks or for 70$ more plus expensive shipping, you get them faster.
Just did it but haven't got them in the car yet.
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Old Nov 25, 2001 | 11:38 PM
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Here's an 800 number for Bilstein: 800 537 1085. Last time I called (about a year ago), they wanted $50/shock for a rebuild with custom valving.
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Old Nov 26, 2001 | 12:01 AM
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Talk to Sam Strano. Stranoparts.com

He can not only rebuild, but can custom valve if you want and is more knowledgeable, with actual racing experience, than other vendors I have talked to.
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Old Nov 26, 2001 | 01:50 AM
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They warrenty them for life of the car...shouldn't cost you anything. http://www.bilstein.com/warranty.html
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Old Nov 26, 2001 | 02:23 AM
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The problem w/ that for me was that I broke exception #3 & #4. :(
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Old Nov 26, 2001 | 03:23 AM
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They warrenty them for life of the car...shouldn't cost you anything. http://www.bilstein.com/warranty.html
There are only a few specific exceptions to this warranty. They include:


original equipment shock absorbers - which are warrantied by the vehicle manufacturer,
improper installation,
racing, driving competition or off-road use,
use on modified or other than Bilstein-recommended vehicles
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