Need info on rebuilding Bilstein shocks & struts

[Spiney]

I've seen on different forums that you can get Bilstein Shocks & struts rebuilt or re-valved for $75 each. Has anyone had this done? What was your experience.

When I go to Bilstein's site it shows two different prices for this.

Rebuild: replace o rings, seals, wipers, & oil for struts $85 each

Re-valve: replace Seals, o rings, wipers, and oil for $110 each

When it appears what they do is the same why does re-valve cost $25 each more.

Thanks, Dave

 

[03svtcobracoupe]

I would like to hear about everyone elses experience with this as well.....

 

[UncleSAm]

When I talked to them a few months ago it was 85 per for the fronts as the basic. Any machining was 65, a new rod was 10 per. It could cost 85 per or up to 200 per depending on what you want to do.

I would just call then and go over all the options as you would want, as they are going to be the only ones who can really give you absolute answers.

I spent a good 50 min on the phone and they had their suggestions and answered my questions to the fullest.

 

[shurur]

Also...I'd think about the shipping costs both ways.
It might come out cheaper to just buy the new shock you want.

 

[jrgoffin]

Remove the housings before you ship them if you want to save on weight and cost. Very easy to do.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/terminator-talk-229/730644-different-look-bilstein-strut.html

Call Bilstein if you want specific info as well...

 

[Spiney]

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[03svtcobracoupe]

Did anyone actually do this ? If so how was the ride quality etc ?