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Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« on: 13 January 2016, 20:31:53 »
Measured the shaft end of B4,s to compare with OEM shocks and as advised by previuos posts the B4,s are around 12mm shorter meaning the  original GM fixing set will not fit and will require either using that supplied with the shocks or sourcing fixing set for an Estate.

Spoke with Dealers this morning and both upper and lower rubbers are only available from Germany and the metal sleeves need to be ordered in a bag of 5  :-\ despite all cars only ever needing 2 ...typical GM. >:(

How bad are the fixing supplied by Bilstein as cant see any real solution now ?
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #1 on: 13 January 2016, 20:45:14 »
I wouldn't... But upto you :-\
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #2 on: 13 January 2016, 20:52:21 »
Dont want to use them either really :-\ but buggered if Im being turned over by VX to order 5 metal sleeves when I only need 2,also rubber bumps are Germany only and going by past experience they take 3 weeks then you get a call saying they havent got any .

Any body got 2 Estate Fixings kits...dont need the metal cups as have them from old SL set in shed..just the 2 rubber bits and the metal sleeve, :y
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #3 on: 13 January 2016, 21:14:26 »
If you buy a pack of five i'll buy two off you  :y
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #4 on: 13 January 2016, 21:14:58 »
Quote from: amba on 13 January 2016, 20:52:21
Dont want to use them either really :-\ but buggered if Im being turned over by VX to order 5 metal sleeves when I only need 2,also rubber bumps are Germany only and going by past experience they take 3 weeks then you get a call saying they havent got any .

Any body got 2 Estate Fixings kits...dont need the metal cups as have them from old SL set in shed..just the 2 rubber bits and the metal sleeve, :y


I can make the estate metal sleeves if they prove to be a problem.  Any multiple you like, and there won't be much of a wait.
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #5 on: 13 January 2016, 21:53:20 »
Thanks for offer Nick.. :y.just need the dims etc for you to cast your magic . ;)

Just now need to find a quicker source of the 2 rubber bits as no doudt Germany will be a long wait .

Buy a pack of 5 is just plain stupid on GM,s part even number surely  :(
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #6 on: 13 January 2016, 22:14:56 »
Quote from: amba on 13 January 2016, 21:53:20
Thanks for offer Nick.. :y .just need the dims etc for you to cast your magic . ;)




I know where there are a couple that would do for a prototype


What is the issue with the bushes you have? Would a custom sleeve/cup thingamajig help?
« Last Edit: 13 January 2016, 22:25:27 by Nick W »
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #7 on: 13 January 2016, 22:31:35 »
I have a few bits here cant remember if for my old estate or my saloon. If you pm your address i will send them over and you can see if any of it fits.
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #8 on: 13 January 2016, 22:42:19 »
To answer your edit Nick...

The shit that Bilstein supply...


What should be fitted...


The differences are plain... The genuine sleeve is twice the weight of the Bilstein one...
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #9 on: 14 January 2016, 07:32:35 »
If the bilsten, fitting kit wasn't suitable, me thinks bilstien would have changed it by now.
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #10 on: 14 January 2016, 08:20:06 »
Think Als point is, the GM fittings are far better/substantial and I am sure I have  read somewhere the Bilstein kit doesnt last or fit well.

Curiuos to hear if others whi have B4,s fitted on the rear have had issue with the Bilstein kit or is it just a preference
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #11 on: 14 January 2016, 08:25:49 »
Having had Al do my car with Bilsteins and Eibach springs recently and having seen the difference in the quality of the parts,I think yes BG you have a point that there shouldn't be an issue with the kit supplied,but I took Al's advice and went down the belt and braces route so as to avoid any future problems...just in case the Bilstein kit is not as good quality :-\ :y
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #12 on: 14 January 2016, 13:25:47 »
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 07:32:35
If the bilsten, fitting kit wasn't suitable, me thinks bilstien would have changed it by now.
They have no incentive to...

The fit is woeful and the parts are clearly cheap approximations of what the originals might look like in the dark with your eyes closed :-X
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #13 on: 14 January 2016, 14:36:06 »
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 07:32:35
If the bilsten, fitting kit wasn't suitable, me thinks bilstien would have changed it by now.

I fitted a set of KYB rear shocks to mine a couple of years ago and remember thinking that the fitting kit looked a bit puny compared to what came off.  ::) 

I used them anyway as I'd already taken the old shock off and the only time that I remember is when I see threads like this.  ;)  Fit and forget!  :y
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Re: Bilstein B4 Rear Shocks
« Reply #14 on: 14 January 2016, 16:42:57 »
Thanks for advise guys and comments ,however as I always like to "cover all bases" when doing things I would still be gratefull if anybody has the metal sleeves x 2 and just the 2 rubber parts again x 2 that way I have all options open to me.

It is quite clear looking at the bits the rubber sleeves from Bilstein to GM are light years apart in quality :o
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