Rebuild Bilsteins

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by dzim

Thanks for all the feedback. I also paid the $800 for new Bilsteins and have installed them on my ZR-1. If I have the old Bilsteins rebuilt, it would be to have a spare set available.

I also own a 1994 LT1 coupe with the FX3 suspension package. Would the shocks from my 1994 ZR-1 work on my base coupe?

Dale Zimmerman

Yes both 94s will interchange

[vilant]

Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc

DRM shipped for me so I did not get charged for the shipping. At the rate people dump the FX3's I have considered picking up a set and having them as spares as well. It's not a bad idea at all IMHO.
-Daniel

Ok, thanks. I'll have to call Bilstein and see if they will pay to ship them back to me once I ship them out (I'm guessing they include return shipping in the cost of the rebuild, but we'll see).

[Fully Vetted]

Originally Posted by vilant

Ok, thanks. I'll have to call Bilstein and see if they will pay to ship them back to me once I ship them out (I'm guessing they include return shipping in the cost of the rebuild, but we'll see).

If you will, post what they say and the number to call. This is on my project list for this winter.

[vilant]

Originally Posted by Fully Vetted

If you will, post what they say and the number to call. This is on my project list for this winter.

Ok, I called Bilstein here's their address and number.
AFTERMARKET & MOTORSPORTS HEADQUARTERS - WEST
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
Poway CA. 92064
United States
Tel.: +1-800-537-1085
Their website:http://www.bilstein.com/
I spoke to Juan (he's the one who rebuilds the shocks) their prices just went up within the last 6 months. It is now $145/ea to rebuild a shock, which also includes relabeling but not repainting (they'll clean it up the best they can). One thing that is not included is if the rod was damaged (he explained that if the internal rod seals were bad and moisture got in there they have to be replaced) a new rod assembly is an additional $65. Return shipping is not included. It really may be cheaper to buy a complete new set than have 4 rebuilt after shipping costs. But if you want to retain originality there's a definitly a cost to it. It's possible they may lower prices for a group buy. If there's interest, I'll look into it.
P.S. If you want to rebuild, fill out the work order form (it's a downloadable PDF) from the U.S. site. There is also a 10-13 week turnover time.

[Fully Vetted]

Thanks for the info. So, now we're looking at $650+ with shipping. And that's assuming no rods need to be replaced. AND a 3 month wait.

Youch!

We should explore the group buy. Count me in if we can get it done.

[ZZZZZR1]

I'm interested in getting a set done and
then redone with Moroccan valving



David

[Scrrem]

I have a spare set I would like to get redone as well.
Rich

[mike100]

Wow...it has really gotten expensive. I will say that a refresh on mine really made the car ride a lot better, but there is a point where one would just go to something aftermarket using the $700 as a down payment against that.

[Fully Vetted]

I think I'd have to buy some cheap aftermarket ones to put on while mine are being rebuilt. Winter doesn't even last 3 months down here. The ECM would throw a code without the FX3 shocks on, right?

[mike100]

Originally Posted by Fully Vetted

I think I'd have to buy some cheap aftermarket ones to put on while mine are being rebuilt. Winter doesn't even last 3 months down here. The ECM would throw a code without the FX3 shocks on, right?

just unplug the fx3 controller and the dash light never illuminates