Bilstein Gas Shocks (failures)

Sorry, must correct myself. Bilstein don't make socks:eek:

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Originally Posted by benji

Sorry, must correct myself. Bilstein don't make socks:eek:

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Even euro spec ones ?:Rolling:

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Originally Posted by benji

I had bilstein on my classic. As said they've way to much rebound, especially for Australian chopped up roads where a bit of compliance is needed.

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I'm guessing you mean the bump valving rather than rebound. You won't feel changes in rebound valving anywhere near as much as bump valving, which is where the harshness comes from.

Yep, minimum bump but plenty of rebound damping with air springs... another reason why highly gassed shocks not ideal with EAS...

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Originally Posted by benji

Sorry, must correct myself. Bilstein don't make socks:eek:

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:D. I have corrected the spelling now, so no one will notice - until they read your last post...:D

I'll have you know there's lots of bilstein socks around
https://www.google.com.au/search?cli...ed=0CDQQvgUoAQ

So there:p

Rebound valving was definately the biggest problem on the classic bilsteins. Bump valving was very linear, which made it okay at high speeds or loaded.

Babicat, just got word about the l322 bullbar, but they're only in bright pink- sorry mate :angel:

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Originally Posted by RR P38

All true my friend.

I have called Bilstein Australia twice about these issues, as each failure occurred, both times I hit the same wall and was asked if the "Car has been off road warranty is void"
I even made a written complain........No reply.
As with all complaints of this nature its best for the company to say/do nothing, most people will just go away.
Fair trading is the best option for sure.
Through the forum I was just looking to see if there were any similar events with other Bilstein users.

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Bit ordinary that they'd refuse warranty when the car is used for off road, says a lot doesn't it.

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Originally Posted by redandy3575

Bit ordinary that they'd refuse warranty when the car is used for off road, says a lot doesn't it.

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HI

Certainly makes me wary of going that route !

Steve

Well,
I have done a fair bit of research through various forums and found that there is a significant problem with Bilstein shocks.
When you consider that most people with a four wheel drive dont even head off road the number of failures seem quiet high.

Design fault?
I might test this with consumer affairs.

That's the way Id be going, they certainly are not cheap.

Their strong valving wouldn't help the situation.

It should also be impossible to overload a shock, as the force of any velocity on the fixings of the shock is regulated by the valving. Infact on road driving should be harder on shockers as the velocities are a lot faster, corrugated roads for example.