Bilstein Gas Shocks (failures)

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Originally Posted by RR P38

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.

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That's what I reckon. They might be ok for highway cruising and a bit ol light to medium duty off road, but nothing too serious.

Hey "RR P38",

I have just been into Heasemans (spelling) to get my 7100s topped up with oil and regassed after I added a longer hose to the external reservoir. I have to say its the best workshop I have seen. I commented on what a good workshop it was and he told me the do a lot of the R & D for Bilstein.


As Heasemans are also know as Bilstein Australia and are the local importers. It might be worth contacting them with the view to help them improve their product and provide some feed back rather than seeking replacement. You never know they might give you some shocks to try as their Guinea pig.


I was pretty impressed with how helpful these guys were with my 7100s


Happy days.