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Old 01-09-2022, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RocketyMan View Post
Oh nice! I'm pretty sure OE is the B4 Bilsteins.
Yep, the B4 are the OE fitted shock/strut. That's why I went with them.

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I'm gonna guess and say you'll be re-using the springs, ya? Do you mind reporting back how the old ones behave once you release the springs? Like...can you easily tell they're shot by not having the fluid in them in comparison to the new replacements...
Correct - will re-use the original springs but adding new secondary absorbtion (bump stops) - got some Febi-Bilstein units on order.

Will I be able to tell how bad the old shock/strut is? Heck yeah!! I can already tell... the oil is a giveaway... if all the oil is out (and it all is - no further leaking, so no oil left!), then the gas is gone also. This leave a piston and some air. That isn't going to absorb squat - nor will it rebound... but sure, I was planning on checking and I'll report back.
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