D3 aftermarket shocks

**pohm66** · 26th March 2012, 08:48 PM

Yep read it 400hpongas and it refers to buying new shocks.

My query is about rebuilds. I have one shock gone and would really prefer not to have to replace both.

I would gather having 2 different brand shocks up front being not desirable so back to my original question. Is the D3 Bilstein shock rebuildable?

Thanks...

**~Rich~** · 26th March 2012, 09:06 PM

I know "The Ultimate Suspension" in Sydney used to do them.
Shurly the Aust distributor can inform you on who is closest to you.

**Geedublya** · 27th March 2012, 04:23 AM

Yes, Bilstiens are rebuildable but the cost can be high, nearly as much as new ones.

**~Rich~** · 27th March 2012, 04:50 AM

Unless they are still under warranty

**Geedublya** · 27th March 2012, 09:04 AM

In my experience, they don't bother I had 2 sets replaced.

**pohm66** · 27th March 2012, 10:15 AM

Thanks Rich, gave the guys a call as well as Sydney Shocks who basically said that the D3 Bilsteins are rebuildable BUT difficult to do due to special internal setups and they have had varying degrees of success. This work also means that the rebuild cost is marginal from new ones so why bother when you get better warranty with new.

The upshot is that I have ordered 2 complete Delphi setups (bag & shock) from Rovercraft, best price around. LRA quoted $900 a corner...... OUCH

**unseenone** · 27th March 2012, 11:02 AM

It would be nice to have a more definitive bit of information, or some direct acknowledgment from Koni if anyone has it. I am a bit concerned now, after reading this thread. I have a set on order.... Should I be cancelling that order I wonder now. In order to do that, I would have to have something more official than a vague rumor.

Thanks in Advance

**smwilk** · 27th March 2012, 07:16 PM

Me too!

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