By jay caragay (Jcaragay) on Monday, August 13, 2001 - 07:34 pm: Edit

Well, I sheared off the lower mounting bolt on my left rear Bilstein shock absorber. Don't know the exact model but it;s yellow with a blue boot. and I only got it a year ago.

Anyone know anything about the Bilstein warranty?

Now that I have a rack, I'm thinking that I might as well raise the D1 a bit so I'm looking for shock and spring recommendations.

Can I just replace the one shock or do I have to do the two rears?

Can I keep these model shocks if I fit lifting springs?

Thanks

By Chris Browne on Monday, August 13, 2001 - 08:02 pm: Edit

http://www.bilstein.com/warranty.html

There is also a phone number listed. Ask for two since they may well be from the same batch and the other one could be defective too

By Alex Schubow (Alex) on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 01:22 am: Edit

That's a warranty replace for sure. Bilstein stock replacement shocks are weak if you really pound on them, I broke a couple. Their line of racing shocks are much tougher, haven't been able to break those yet.

Alex

By Mike J. (Mudd) on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 02:23 am: Edit

I had the same brake Sunday. I just boutght two new ones and left my broken at the shop. Maybe I should have warenteed it. Oh well my ride feels better anyway and it's all over with.

By jay caragay (Jcaragay) on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 03:48 am: Edit

Thanks, I looked at the link and need to dig up my receipt. I'll post here as things progress.