bump stop/bilstiens

[Peter Schulz]

At 02:04 PM 9/6/2002 -0400, Joshua C wrote:

>I just got some new Bilstiens that I am getting ready to install,  but I do
>not have them in front of me, so maybe one of you can tell me, do they have
>bumpstops included or do I need to pick them up seperatly?
>
>thanks-Josh
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Josh:
Bilstein fronts have internal bumpstops, so no external one is required.

Replace the strut bearing (plastic ring containing ball bearings) and the dust boots if necessary.

The rear struts require external bumstops - replace the boot/bump stop if necessary ( mileage and wear)

HTH
-peter

Peter Schulz
1990 CQ
1991 200 20v TQW indigo mica
1991 200 20v TQW titanium grey
Chelmsford, MA USA
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