Questions & Answers
- Before installation, we always recommend reading the installation instructions.
- Installation may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
- The material must be checked for completeness.
- Never use an impact wrench to tighten suspension components, as this will result in excessive torque and damage to the suspension cannot be ruled out.
- Never make changes outside the tested area.
- Avoid impermissible combinations (shock absorber, spring and other suspension components).
- Wheel alignment and axle setting must always be taken from the vehicle manufacturer.
Older vehicles in particular often have oil shock absorbers in use. To improve driving safety and handling when conversion to gas pressure shock absorbers is not an option, we offer the standard replacement solution. This is a hydraulic shock absorber. After prolonged driving cavitation occurs (foaming of oil) and thus the damping performance can be reduced by up to 35%.
You do not need a bump stop because the damper has a bump stop internally.
Please do not make any changes to the fixing nut, the piston rod is fixed with the nut.
The difference between the B6 and B8 is that the piston rod is shortened by approx. 20 mm. This has the advantage that the preload of the spring is guaranteed.
According to §19.3 StVZO, shock absorbers are not subject to registration if the shock absorber does not fall below the functional dimensions.
Yes, it is possible to have our yellow sport dampers modified in length and characteristic curve. Please contact our customer special request on this subject.
The new monotube gas pressure shock absorbers have a gas pressure of 25-35 bar, which eliminates cavitation. The shock absorbers will settle somewhat over time.
We offer special keys with the following part number:
- 30s = 14-244131 (E-MS 08/7)
- 36s = 14-244148 (E-MS 08/6)
Please remove the used oil and impurities from the strut and install the cartridge insert without additional fluid. Our BILSTEIN B6 and B8 cartridge inserts are offered with upside-down technology. There is a risk that the cartridge insert would otherwise fill up with the fluid and the damping function would no longer be given, as the shock absorber would hit a column of fluid.
You can install our cartridge inserts without hesitation, since the shock absorber is fixed via the cone at the bottom and tightened with the union nut (130Nm).
Toe and camber are adjusted according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. A change can have a negative effect on the functioning of the shock absorbers as well as the driving behavior, so that, among other things, the warranty is also affected.
Please note that the assembly is carried out only by trained personnel with the intended special tools, since in case of deviating procedure the longevity and function is not guaranteed.
We ask you to claim the product via your dealer and to use a product with a sufficient shelf life. The BBD is relevant until the first operation because the air spring is pre-filled with a nitrogen filling and the air spring bellows should be protected from wrinkles during storage.
