[s-cars] RE: WHY STAY AWAY FROM BILSTEIN SHOCKS? They're great

[Mark Strangways]

Yes, I have one with the exact same problem.
The lack of proper fastening of the bellows boot (for lack of better words 
right now, I am sure I will be corrected) causes this problem.
The pits then abrade the seal, as well as poor design, and leads to water in 
the strut housing.
Water in strut housing freezes, and causes all sorts of bad things to 
happen.

my 2 cents CAD..

Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <thomas.pollock at amd.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 10:34 AM
Subject: [s-cars] RE: WHY STAY AWAY FROM BILSTEIN SHOCKS? They're great


> Hey guys,
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> the failures I've seen on the Bilsteins were due to the chrome plating on
> the shaft separating. When it does, the now rough edge does nasty things 
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> the seals and I would think also clogs the valving.  I've seen more than 
> one
> like this. Just fyi....
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> tom.
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