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Model: 2003 GMC Envoy SLT
Manufacture Date: /2003
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I would like my envoy to resemble the FX-35 suspension as much as possible. Can you please tell me witch shocks and struts I need to buy to achieve this. I feel it has to much body lean when  I take turns. Oh I don’t do any off road.

Answer: To reduce your body roll in corners and give your Envoy a sportier feel, your best bet is the Bilstein Heavy Duty.  With it’s digressive valving, the Bilstein Heavy Duty will drastically reduce the body roll of your Envoy.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=700160&selected_year=2003

Tags: gmc envoy handling upgrade, gmc envoy shocks

Model: 1995 BMW 325ic
Chassis Designation: JD42115
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: Can you tell me if the Bilstein shocks F4-VNE-4420-BC and F4-VNE-4419-BC will fit my vechile or do I need the F4-VE3-4400-H0 and F4-VE3-4401-H0?

Answer:both of those sets of front struts will fit your 1995 325i, as will the 4402 and 4403.  The difference between the shocks is the stiffness of thevalving and the level of comfort/performance they provide. The Bilstein Touring Class, the 4419 and 4420, is a twin tube low pressure strut similar to what comes from the factory on most vehicles.  It will give you a comfortable soft ride, but won’t improve your BMW’s performance at all.  The Bilstein Heavy Duty (4400 & 4401) is designed to be a performance upgrade that is still comfortable for daily driving, while the Sport (4402 & 4403) will give you the best performance possible but will give you a harsh ride.
You can see all of those here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=185064&selected_year=1995

Tags: 1995 325i struts, bmw 325i struts, e36 325i struts

Model:1993 Jeep “YJ” Wrangler

What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Raised Suspension or Suspension Lift Kit

Question: Hellow I’m very interested in several shocks offerd by Bilstein & have  visited their sight as well & am unable to findout what the #s mean @ the  end of products #s listed below & the shocks valving.also the type of  mounting ends as well as the EXT/Col Lengths.

BE-6457-H5 or T5
BE-6458-H5 or T5

Answer: Both the H5 and T5 versions of those shocks are designed only to be installed on the OEM mounting points if you’ve done any customization to the shock mounts they won’t work.  The H5 pair is designed to work with 3″ to 5″ of suspension lift, while the T5 versions are only for spring over lifts. The shocks are the same lengths, but they are valved differently so that they perform correctly for the type of lift that was done.

Tags: jeep wrangler springover shocks, yj lift kit, yj lift shocks, yj springover shocks

Model: 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V

What is your driving style: Normal Driver

Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I tried to search for struts for a 2007 nissan sentra SE R spec V.   I  found there were no options.  Do you have KYB or similar to offer?   What would  be the cost for front and rears?

KYB actually recommends the same shock for the standard Sentra and the SE-R. You can use the shocks found here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=76321&selected_year=2007
The price for all four will be $324.98 with free shipping to the continental US

Tags: Nissan SE-R, nissan sentra se-r spec-v, sentra se-r specv, sentra ser spec-v, sentra ser specv

Model: 2007 Dodge Durango 4×4

What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Four Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: Hi, I just recieved my order of Bilstein shocks from  you and I have a question on installation.  From the way I see it, up  front the dust boot is going to be on the top, while on the rear shocks  the dust boot will be on bottom.  Is this correct that they will be  opposite of each other?  Is it correct to assume that they are stickered  to be installed so that the writing is right side up?

Answer: Generally the sticker method is a pretty good way to determine which side should be up with a shock.  On a monotube shock like a Bilstein, the shock can actually be mounted either way and still work properly (unlike a traditional twin tube unit) So if the shocks fit properly and there are no clearance issues, you’ll be safe with them either way.  Typically the shocks are designed to be installed boot up, but because Bilstein shocks have a larger body than a typical OEM shock, some are designed to be installed boot down.

Tags: bilstein boot down, bilstein heavy duty boot down, monotube shocks boot down, shocks boot down

Model: 2000 Audi TT Coupe
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Front Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I currently have bilstein shock absorbers and both  front got damaged, I don’t know how may the lifetime warranty apply, but  for the moment I need new shocks and I am unsure if I should buy the sport shocks or the heavy duty bilsteins to ensure they handle the bad roads  here in Mexico.

Answer: Damage to a shock due to an accident, road conditions or other external source is not covered under warranty, only manufacturer defects.  Both the Heavy Duty and the Sport valving shocks will give you very good handling for
rough roads, the Sport will be valved stiffer than the Heavy Duty for better handling, at the expense of a firmer ride.  Both will be very durable and will take a lot of abuse, and you really can’t go wrong picking either one, but I would recommend the Heavy Duty for your situation, as it will give you a balance of good handling on rough roads without the stiffness of the Sport valving.

You can see those here:
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3721&selected_year=2000

Tags: audi tt bilstein shocks, audi tt performance shocks

Model: 1998 Cadillac Deville

What is your driving style:Normal driver

Suspension Type: Electronic Shocks or Struts

Question: I want to get rid of my 1998 Cadillac Deville’s electronic air shocks, is there a conversion kit that will change my suspension over to a regular shock?

Answer: We do have a conversion kit for the 1998 Cadillac Deville.  There are actually two different kits available. The front strut conversion kit will convert your electronic front struts to traditional, non adjustable units. The rear conversion kit is designed to replace the expensive electronic units with traditional air shocks, which will save you a lot of money and will keep your rear air leveling system functional.  You can see those here:

1998 Cadillac Deville Electronic Front Strut Conversion Kit

1998 Cadillac Deville Rear Air Shock Conversion Kit

We also carry replacement electronic shocks and struts, which can be seen here:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=311557&selected_year=1998

Tags: 98 cadillac deville conversion kit, 98 deville air shocks, 98 deville conversion kit, 98 deville electronic shocks

Model: 2005 Mazda 3

What is your driving style: Aggressive driver

Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I want to get better handling for my 2005 Mazda 3, but don’t want to spend the big bucks on a coilover kit.  What shocks would give me better handling without costing $2,000 plus installation?

Answer: The best choice for shocks to improve the handling of a 2005 Mazda 3 are the Bilstein Sport shocks and struts, which are high pressure monotube shocks that are specifically valved for handling performance on the Mazda 3.

2005 Mazda 3 Front Left Front Strut – Bilstein Sport

2005 Mazda 3 Front Right Front Strut – Bilstein Sport

2005 Mazda 3 Rear Shocks (order two) – Bilstein Sport

Tags: mazda 3 aftermarket suspension, mazda 3 performance, mazda 3 performance shocks, mazda 3 performance struts

Model: 2001 Toyota Corolla

What is your driving style: Normal

Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I need new struts for my 2001 Toyota Corolla, what ones will give me the best ride and the longest life?

Answer: The best choice for replacement struts for a 2001 Toyota Corolla is the Bilstein Touring Class brand.  These will give you a comfortable ride similar to the factory units, but are much better built and will last longer.  You can see those here:

2001 Toyota Corolla Front Right Strut – Bilstein Touring Class

2001 Toyota Corolla Front Left Strut – Bilstein Touring Class

2001 Toyota Corolla Rear Right Strut – Bilstein Touring Class

2001 Toyota Corolla Rear Left Strut – Bilstein Touring Class

You can see all of the parts we carry for your 2001 Toyota Corolla here:

2001 Toyota Corolla Struts and Suspension

Tags: 2001 Toyota Corolla struts, toyota corolla aftermarket struts, toyota corolla bilstein

Model: 2004 Porsche Boxster

What is your driving style: Aggressive

Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I want my 2004 Porsche Boxster to handle the best that it possibly can, everyone says coilovers are the way to go.  I thought they were just for lowering the car and I don’t care about that, bu if they’ll give me the best handling, I’ll buy them

Answer: Coilovers are the absolute best thing you can do for the handling of your Porsche short of having the suspension completely rebuilt with race car parts.   Since we can’t ship you a team of engineers and fabricators, the BIlstein PSS9 coilover is your best choice. The Bilstein PSS9 coilover for the Porsche Boxster will lower the ride height, but the ride height is adjustable, so you can leave it high enough to drive on public roads on your way to the track, then lower it down for racing.  You can see that part here:

Bilstein PSS9 Coilover suspension kit for 2004 Porsche Boxster.

Tags: porsche boxster aftermarket suspension, porsche boxster coilover, porsche boxster pss9 kit, porsche boxster suspension