BILSTEIN Shock absorber rear and front

BILSTEIN Shock absorber: find out more! How to choose, when to change , and how much they cost

Bilstein shock absorbers are produced by the eponymous German company with an almost 150 year history. The company was founded in 1873. And in 1954 it designed a revolutionary solution - the world’s first monotube shock absorber. Since then, the firm has become one of the leaders in the field of design and production of dampening systems both for passenger and racing cars.

Types

Most often car owners buy Bilstein shock absorbers of the following series:

• B2. These are twin-tube hydraulic shock absorbers designed to substitute car’s standard components without modifying the vehicle’s riding characteristics. They are notable for an affordable price. These shocks are perfect for relaxed everyday driving.
• B8. These are gas-charged shock absorbers, which are perfect for vehicles used in severe conditions. They improve the steerability, stability and dynamics of the car.
• B8 5125. These gas-charged shock absorbers are designed for off-road use. They are equipped with a special valve that constantly reacts on road surface changing, thus, ensuring a very smooth ride. Moreover, they have a corrosion-resistant zinc coating.
• B8 5160. They are also designed for off-road conditions. These shocks are equipped with an added remote reservoir, which improves the performance of the components by providing their better cooling.
• B14. The line is represented by monotube gas-charged components with a thread on their body that allows adjusting the road clearance within about 30–50 mm. They have the brand’s 3-layer coating, which is resistant to abrasion and protects the components from external aggressive factors.
• Clubsport. They allow to adjust the car suspension in maximum accordance with individual preferences, providing about 100 various adjustment combinations. These shocks are equipped with a two-way adjustment system, which allows to set rebound and compression.

3 facts about Bilstein shock absorbers

1. All components undergo testing in extreme conditions. For instance, their coating has a proven efficiency after 600 hours spent in a salt fog chamber.
2. Many Bilstein shock absorbers are supplied with springs and mounts. Such kits help to adjust the vehicle characteristics in the best way possible as the parameters of the parts are selected taking into account their interaction.
3. Many models of the shock absorbers are compatible with the brand’s adaptive suspension systems such as DampTronic, Ridecontrol, and others. Their stiffness can be adjusted automatically without driver’s intervention in accordance with road conditions, or by pressing the dashboard button. While the iRC system allows to control the suspension with the help of the mobile application.

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