RE: Refurbish OEM Bilsteins
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About a year ago, I purchased and had installed an aftermarket suspension system. When it was installed, I kept the OEM set with the idea to have it refurbished and if I didn't like the one I have now, I would reinstall it. I have sent numerous email to various Bilstein facilities requesting instruction how much to refurbish and where to send it. I have never received a reply and now I have decided to take the aftermarket unit off. Can anyone suggest a way of contacting Bilstein or someone else to have the units refurbished?? I am located in SoCal. All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
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for whatever it is worth...
I used to race an 84 911. I had the factory original shocks rebuilt and revalved by Bilstein of America. (I had put bigger torsion bars in it and needed more agressive valving) This was about 7 years ago. At that time it was a regular service they offered and was reasonably priced.
I know there is likely a big difference between the 80's Carerra's and our 996's. Worth a try though.
Contact info is:
Bilstein of America
14102 Stowe Dr
Poway, CA 92064
858-386-5900
Contact person is Jack French
I used to race an 84 911. I had the factory original shocks rebuilt and revalved by Bilstein of America. (I had put bigger torsion bars in it and needed more agressive valving) This was about 7 years ago. At that time it was a regular service they offered and was reasonably priced.
I know there is likely a big difference between the 80's Carerra's and our 996's. Worth a try though.
Contact info is:
Bilstein of America
14102 Stowe Dr
Poway, CA 92064
858-386-5900
Contact person is Jack French
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I've never heard of problems having Bilstein rebuild OEM shocks unless they are built to be non-rebuildable. The Miata guys do it all the time.
Last edited by dotframe; 03-31-2013 at 07:55 PM.
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Thanks JML, I called and it seems that Mr. French is no longer with Bilstein, but I left a VM for someone else they referred me to. I will post the results of my efforts![thumbup](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/thumbup.gif)
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for whatever it is worth...
I used to race an 84 911. I had the factory original shocks rebuilt and revalved by Bilstein of America. (I had put bigger torsion bars in it and needed more agressive valving) This was about 7 years ago. At that time it was a regular service they offered and was reasonably priced.
I know there is likely a big difference between the 80's Carerra's and our 996's. Worth a try though.
Contact info is:
Bilstein of America
14102 Stowe Dr
Poway, CA 92064
858-386-5900
Contact person is Jack French
I used to race an 84 911. I had the factory original shocks rebuilt and revalved by Bilstein of America. (I had put bigger torsion bars in it and needed more agressive valving) This was about 7 years ago. At that time it was a regular service they offered and was reasonably priced.
I know there is likely a big difference between the 80's Carerra's and our 996's. Worth a try though.
Contact info is:
Bilstein of America
14102 Stowe Dr
Poway, CA 92064
858-386-5900
Contact person is Jack French