Fitting Bilsteins

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Iain, Bilstien struts do have a large shaft, but its not a solid steel core, the actual valving is located inside the hollow shaft, its a common misconception that Bilsteins are are really strong becuase of the huge shaft, but its kindof an optical illusion.  Also, the Bilst. use an internal bump stop so no external bump stop is needed.

HTH,
Javad

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>the patient is my 90 20v q i got the new shocks today and looking at them the pistons on the shocks are huge can anyone tell me if the standard audi bump stops will fit??? also they have come with new collars that screw onto the shock housing i presume thus not using the audi ones again.
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>If anyone has any btdt on fitting bilsteins be glad to hear from you before i tear into it.
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>Cheers
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>Iain
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