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istter1 87 vet Bilstein rebuild shocks
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Is it worth it. How do I identify mine? Rebuild my self or pay someone else.
I like the feel of my current ones. I am the third owner. So I don't know the age of mine
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teebee Re: 87 vet Bilstein rebuild shocks
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When I had my 94 with the Adjustable shocks I sent them in to be rebuilt.
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Matatk Re: 87 vet Bilstein rebuild shocks
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You would send them back to Bilstein. No real benefit for a stock vehicle. The benefit is when you want to have them custom valved.
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istter1 Re: 87 vet Bilstein rebuild shocks
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Do you remember the turn around time.
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Matatk Re: 87 vet Bilstein rebuild shocks
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Unfortunately no, I've never done it. But you can buy new for the same cost or less.
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You would send them back to Bilstein. No real benefit for a stock vehicle. The benefit is when you want to have them custom valved.

The only benefit for stock is if you are going to have the car seriously judged.

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istter1 Re: 87 vet Bilstein rebuild shocks
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well
I have rebuilt many hydraulic rams on all kind of earth moving equipment. 10th the price.
Anyone rebuild their own.
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bogus Re: 87 vet Bilstein rebuild shocks
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I don't think just anyone can rebuild a shock. Modern shocks are pressurized, and that requires specialized equipment.

Rebuild cost is not a huge savings at this price point. If you had Ohlin or Penske racing shocks, the type of shock that cost $2k each, then rebuild is cost effective.

However, new Bilstein's are $85, shipped from Tire Rack. Beat that!

Koni is a little better, but not a lot. I kept my Koni's for rebuild, but the savings isn't huge.
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Bilsteins need to be rebuild in a pressure chamber

There's no valve to charge them
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istter1 Re: 87 vet Bilstein rebuild shocks
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Just looked them up at tire rack. That is a deal.
Everyone else was way over $100. And $100+ to rebuild.

Thanks Andy
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