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• If you’re looking for suspension performance, the BILSTEIN B6 Series shock absorber and strut is the best solution to improve your car’s ride. Unbelievable control, precise handling, ultimate performance and incredible comfort. You'll soon discover there is, quite literally, nothing like it.

The product benefits at a glance:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Improved safety and sportiness
• Added traction and enhanced stability
• Increased durability and performance while maintaining ride comfort
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN for each vehicle specific application

• If you’re looking for a performance lowering shock absorber or strut, the BILSTEIN B8 Sport Series is up to the task. Designed to enhance your car’s lowered suspension, BILSTEIN’s monotube gas pressure technology features delivers a sport ride with remarkable comfort.

The product benefits at a glance:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• High-performance shock absorbers and struts designed specifically for lowering springs
• Sport-tuned with a high level of comfort
• Precision handling and optimized vehicle control
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN

• If you’re looking for the perfect combination of sport dynamics, superior appearance and high performance for your car, you’re on the right track with the BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit. This suspension kit provides a dramatic increase in your vehicle's performance handling characteristics and is designed for drivers wanting precision control and superb driver comfort, while seeking out more curves to conquer.

The product benefits at a glance:

• Professional Cornering System (PCS)
• Precise response, excellent performance and predictable control
• Lowering up to 40mm
• Provides for a lower, action-ready looking vehicle
• BILSTEIN damper and EIBACH Pro-Kit performance spring road-tested
  and fine-tuned to perfectly complement each other

• If you’re looking for the perfect combination of sporty dynamics, a superior appearance and high performance, you’re on exactly the right track with the B12 Sportline package. This suspension kit provides a dramatic increase in your vehicle's performance handling characteristics and is designed for drivers seeking aggressive handling and quick response.

Product Benefits:

• Professional Cornering Sport System (PCSS)
• Quick response, superior performance, and precise handling
• Lowering up to 50mm
• Gives vehicle a lower, more aggressive appearance
• BILSTEIN damper and EIBACH Sportline sport spring road-tested
  and fine-tuned for perfect compatibility and performance

• The Bilstein B14 PSS Suspension allows adjustable vehicle ride height without the expense of a fully adjustable damping system. This system features both coilover and standard mono-tube gas pressure shock or struts with performance level valving for application specific, progressive rate coil springs.

Product Benefits:

• Threaded body adjustable range of 20 mm
• Lowering of approx. 30-50 mm at front and rear
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN ride engineers, under extreme motorsports conditions
• Aluminum Spring plates and lock nuts
• Surface coating using Triple-C-Technology®for long-lasting corrosion resistance
• Round threads for easy adjustment
• Quality sport springs made from highly durable material
• Gas pressure technology
• BILSTEIN monotube technology, made in Germany

• The engineers at BILSTEIN have created the ultimate race inspired suspension—the BILSTEIN B16 PSS9/PSS10. This innovative suspension system delivers unsurpassed driving performance.

• The manually adjustable damping mono-tube gas shock absorbers feature 9 or 10-stage precise compression and rebound settings, from comfort to competition. The threaded body allows accurate adjustability of the front and rear progressive rate springs to achieve the vehicle ride height, center of gravity and level of performance handling desired.

• The Bilstein B16 system puts you in complete control, providing the kind of precise suspension tuning formerly available only on race cars. From a weekend of competition to daily driving, this system provides perfect handling performance for every situation.

Product Benefits:

• Individual settings ranging from maximum Comfort to aggressive Sport can be selected by
  the twist of a dial (9 on PSS9, 10 on PSS10)
• Threaded body adjustable range of 20 mm at both axles
• Lowering of approx. 30-50 mm at front and rear
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN ride engineers, under extreme motorsports conditions
• Spring plates and lock nuts made from a special aluminum alloy
• Surface coating using Triple-C-Technology®for long-lasting corrosion resistance
• Round threads for easy adjustment
• Quality sport springs made from highly durable material
• Gas pressure technology
• BILSTEIN monotube technology, made in Germany

• The BILSTEIN Ridecontrol® system allows the driver to electronically select between a Comfort or a Sport performance damping mode with a simple push of the button. The integrated control unit switches the damping settings on all four shocks/struts in fractions of a second to deliver the handling characteristics you desire - all from the comfort of the driver’s seat.

Product Benefits:

• Illuminated operator panel for controlling settings
• “Comfort” mode creates smooth compensation for uneven surfaces
• “Sport” mode for excellent driving dynamics and maximum power reserves in limited applications
• Threaded body adjustable range of 20 mm at both axles
• Lowering of approx. 30-50 mm at front and rear
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN ride engineers, under extreme motorsports conditions
• Spring plates and lock nuts made from a special aluminum alloy
• Surface coating using Triple-C-Technology®for long-lasting corrosion resistance
• Round threads for easy adjustment
• Quality sport springs made from highly durable material
• Gas pressure technology
• BILSTEIN monotube technology, made in Germany

• An exclusive suspension system for exclusive cars: Porsche and Nissan GT-R owners, who have already made the choice to experience the performance benefits of a groundbreaking active suspension system, now have the option of an aftermarket alternative.

Product Benefits:

• Electronic adjustment system developed specifically for each application
• Adjustable setting levels for the most dynamic driving experience
• Ability to switch instantly between settings to suit driving conditions
• Threaded body adjustable range of 20 mm at both axels, while installed
• Lowering of approx. 30-50 mm at front and rear
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN ride engineers, under extreme motorsports conditions
• Spring plates and lock nuts made from a special aluminum alloy
• Surface coating using Triple-C-Technology®for long-lasting corrosion resistance
• Round threads for easy adjustment
• Quality sport springs made from highly durable material
• Gas pressure technology
• BILSTEIN monotube technology, made in Germany

• Motorhomes are a great form of travel and recreation. But are they a joy to drive? Wallowing, top heavy, boat like, all phrases that have been used to describe the ride and handling of an RV. But not with Bilstein. Instead words like precise, confident, controlled and safe are what is said about a Bilstein equipped coach. With Bilstein, you won't find a generic "heavy duty" shock with ultra stiff valving and terrible ride characteristics, but rather a shock designed for your specific motorhome application providing you with a safe and compliant ride.

Product Benefits:

• Greatly increases overall vehicle stability
• Eliminates excessive sway and bouncing
• Improves control and handling characteristics
• Maintains safe, smooth and comfortable ride
• Monotube steering dampers also available for some models

• The World's First Active Damping System Developed for the Motorhome Industry. BILSTEIN'S ACD SYSTEM (Active Control Damping) automatically reacts to changing road input and coach motion to deliver optimum ride comfort and safe handling. The ACD System was developed by Bilstein engineers in cooperation with both Ferrari and Jaguar. This is a true computer controlled active damping system that until now, was unavailable to the motorhome industry. This highly sophisticated system further illustrates Bilstein's world-wide leadership in gas pressure shock absorber and suspension technology. With the Bilstein ACD System, you get the ride of a luxury coach and the handling of a European performance sedan.

Product Benefits:

• Computer controlled system instantly responds to road conditions and
  driving style.
• Processes inputs from coach movement to control side to side as well
  as up and down motions – reacts in 30 milliseconds.
• Automatically adjusts damping to compensate for acceleration and braking.
• Dash mounted switch allows driver to select between active or firmer
  enhanced performance handling modes.
• System includes front and rear electronically controlled shock absorbers,
  input sensors and computer control module.

For muscle car, classic and restoration applications, these shocks are offered as an original equipment replacement to fit in the stock mounting location.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Valving and mounting is application specific
• Deflective disc valving
• Can be used on lowered suspensions 1"
• Painted steel bodies for strength and durability

• Fully polished aluminum shock body with bushing style mounts. They are available for both front and rear applications in a choice of "comfort" or "sport" valving.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• 46mm working piston
• One piece smooth design, show polished billet body
• Hard anodized internal bore for long life
• High performance polyurethane bushings

• Bilstein coilover shocks feature traditional bushing-style mounts, a polished aluminum shock body, and come standard with coil mounting hardware. Coil springs sold separately.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• 46 mm working piston
• One piece threaded body design, show polished billet body
• Hard anodized lock ring, seat, and hat
• High performance polyurethane bushings
• Shock shown with optional PermaStar® coil spring

• Bilstein Chrome shocks feature a deep luster finish and are available for front applications in a choice of "shorty," "mid-length" and "long" body models. Get the true nostalgic look with the advantages of modern performance.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Deflective disc valving and dropped solid axle specific mounts
• High quality triple-plate chrome finish
• Can be mounted in any direction
• High performance polyurethane bushings

• 36mm/46mm diameter sealed steel body stock mount shocks and struts.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• For Camaro, Chevelle, Monte Carlo/Buick Regal, full-size Ford, and
  Mustang bodies
• Available Race Shock Kit Packages include 7 AK Series shocks, instructions
  and recommended set-ups for dialing in your car
• Applications: Pure stock, Enduro, Street Stock (stock mount), Mini-Stock

• 46 mm diameter sealed steel body, converts to coilover applications.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Plated for durability and rapid heat dissipation
• Bilstein's famous consistent, fade-free performance
• Custom valving is available
• Available 4-Bar Dirt Modified Race Shock Kit Packages includes
  shocks, instructions and recommended set-ups
• Applications: Modified, Late Models and Stock Cars/Hobby Stocks

• 46mm diameter steel body rebuildable shock with schrader valve.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Aluminum billet cap (SN) or steel cap (SNS)
• Shock can be assembled and disassembled for rapid repair or valving change
• Nickel plated for rapid heat dissipation
• Valve stacks and valving kits available separately
• Available with linear or digressive piston
• Bilstein's famous consistent, fade-free performance
• Applications: Modifieds, Late Models and Sprint Cars

• 46 mm diameter threaded aluminum body rebuildable shock with schrader valve.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Shock can be assembled and disassembled for rapid repair or valving change
• Hard anodized for durability
• Valve stacks and valving kits available separately
• Available with linear or digressive piston
• Every part of the ASN shock is available separately for purchase, for economical repair
• Bilstein's famous consistent, fade-free performance
• Optional adjustable shaft/compression canister
• Optional composite wear sleeve to protect shock tube
• Applications: Modifieds, Late Models and Sprint Cars

• 46 mm diameter threaded aluminum body rebuildable shock with extra large 60 mm nitrogen compartment.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Available with or without base valve
• 14mm piston shaft
• 60 mm nitrogen compartment reduces rod pressure and keeps pressure more consistent to heat changes
• Racer rebuildable and revalvable
• Hard coat anodizing for strength and durability
• Coarse threads on shock body for added strength and ease of coil spring adjustment
• Available in 7" and 9" strokes
• Optional adjustable shaft
• Optional composite wear sleeve to protect shock tube
• Applications: Late Models, Super Late Models, Dirt Late Models, Sprint Cars, and Big Block Modifieds

• BILSTEIN 4600 Series Shock Absorbers and Struts are designed specifically to help your stock height truck, van or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance and handling, while still providing the comfortable ride that has come to be expected from the name BILSTEIN.

Product Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure technology
• Easy to install; direct bolt-on; no modification required
• Improved control and stability, precise handling, ultimate performance, and incredible comfort
• BILSTEIN’s unique piston design offers greater sensitivity and superior vehicle control
• Lifetime Warranty

• BILSTEIN 5100 Series Shock Absorbers are designed specifically to help your lifted truck, Jeep or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance, while supplying the correct tuning and length for your specific lift.

Product Benefits:

• Individually engineered for a wide array of specific vehicles and lift combinations
• Monotube gas pressure technology
• Easy to install; direct bolt-on; no modifications required
• Multi-layer zinc finish is the most durable in the industry
• 5100 Series provides the most comprehensive range of vehicle applications
• Lifetime Warranty

• BILSTEIN 5100 Series Ride Height Adjustable Shock Absorbers are designed for front coilover style pickup and SUV suspensions. With the use of multiple snap ring grooves to position the spring seat at different heights, the vehicle's ride height can be changed anywhere between 0-2.5” depending on application.

Product Benefits:

• An extremely affordable and practical alternative to coil spring spacers, with the benefit
  of BILSTEIN's superior monotube design
• Lifetime Warranty
• Utilizes the vehicle's stock front coil springs
• Zinc finish with multi-layer unique BILSTEIN coating for extreme protection
• Self-adjusting deflective disc valving with independent rebound and compression tuning

• BILSTEIN 5100 Series Steering Dampers are designed specifically to help you maintain complete command of your truck, van or SUV at all times. A 5100 Series Steering Damper is essential when upgrading to larger wheels and tires to ensure proper steering control.

Features and Benefits:

• Corrects steering wobble issues often seen with OE dampers
• Superior gas over hydraulic design will not fade under even the most extreme driving conditions
• Zinc finish with multi-layer unique BILSTEIN coating for extreme surface durability
• Vehicle application is specifically tuned by BILSTEIN ride engineers
• Lifetime Warranty

• The 5125 Series offers BILSTEIN technology for custom lifted applications. 5125 Series shocks feature BILSTEIN's superior single tube high gas pressure design for the upmost in consistent fade-free performance and long life.

Features and Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Self-Adjusting Deflecting Disc Valving
• High-Flow Piston Reduces Harshness
• Independent Rebound & Compression Tuning
• Larger Working Piston Area for Exact Damping
• Superior Control for Large Diameter Tires
• Available by travel lengths for custom applications

• Using the knowledge gained from winning more off-road races than any other major shock manufacturer, BILSTEIN developed the 5150 Series. The first production monotube high gas pressure, fixed CrossFlow reservoir shock absorber designed specifically for lifted and custom applications.

Features and Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Race Inspired Fixed Crossflow Reservoir
• Adjustable Shock Mount Allows Unlimited Reservoir Positioning
• Advanced Design Split Valving
• Huge 46mm Working Piston
• Maintenance Free Design
• Valving for Single or Multiple Shock Application
• Platinum Powdercoat Finish
• Available in 6.5" to 14" Travel

• BILSTEIN 5160 Series Stock Mount Remote Reservoir Shocks are a direct-fit for your lifted truck, Jeep or SUV - no cutting or welding required.

Features and Benefits:

• BILSTEIN's industry leading monotube design
• Zinc finish with multi-layer unique BILSTEIN coating for extreme protection
• Remote reservoir dramatically increases shock oil capacity for even greater heat
  dissipation and damping sensitivity
• Special swivel banjo fittings allow for 360° of rotation
• Vehicle specific reservoir mount kit included

• Get the benefits of a remote reservoir with BILSTEIN's universal fit 5165 shocks for custom lifted trucks and SUVs.

Features and Benefits:

• BILSTEIN’s industry leading monotube design
• Remote reservoir dramatically increases shock oil capacity for even greater
  heat dissipation and damping sensitivity
• Special swivel banjo fittings on the reservoir hose allow for 360° of rotation
• For increased wheel travel and more shaft movement, the “floating” dividing
  piston is located in the reservoir
• Zinc finish with multi-layer unique BILSTEIN coating for extreme protection
• Includes reservoir mounting kit and detailed instructions
• Shown with optional billet aluminum reservoir mounting clamp (part #11-176015)
• Available in 5"-14" travel lengths with various linear valvings.

• The BILSTEIN 6100 Series are the most successful shock absorbers in off-road racing history. Since their inception in the early 70's, 6100 Series have equipped more winning off-road cars and trucks than any other shock. Today, the 6100 Series are perfect for meeting the demands of off-road recreational vehicles such as forerunner trucks, Baja Bugs, rockcrawlers and sandbuggies.

Features and Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Threaded Body Lengths to 10" Travel
• Self-Adjusting Deflecting Disc Valving
• 12" Diameter Shock Body
• High-Flow Piston Reduces Harshness
• Factory Rebuildable
• Spherical bearing end loops, which accept 1/2" and 12mm mounting bolts.
• Available for standard and coilover applications, this series is primarily
  designed for vehicles with modified shock mounts and Type I VW suspension.

• The versatile 7100 Series shocks are designed for stock truck and limited buggy race applications as well as prerunner trucks, off-road and sandbuggies and other recreational vehicles. Completely owner rebuildable, BILSTEIN 7100 Series shocks come in remote reservoir or standard body with Schrader valve fitments.

Features and Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Self-Adjusting Deflecting DiscValving
• 2" Diameter Shock Body
• High-Flow Piston Reduces Harshness
• Choice of Valvings
• Schrader Valve Shocks with Dividing Piston
• 8", 10", 12", & 14" Travel

• BILSTEIN B8 8100 (Bypass) is a direct fit, position sensitive damper specifically designed for light trucks and SUVs. Bypass shock absorbers offer the most compliant ride in all conditions and provide maximum bottom out control when the road gets rough. Utilizing an adjustable external bypass shock is the easiest and most effective way to tune your suspension for ultimate performance.

Features and Benefits:

• Dual tube external bypass offers position sensitive damping with independent adjustment for rebound and compression
• Incremental flow adjuster offers finite and incremental changes in damping force for precise adjustments
• Vehicle specific tuning with the ability to make a wide range of adjustments
• 60mm large bore hard anodized aluminum piston offers a greater range of damping control and delivers exceptional long-term durability
• Bottom port reservoir hose provides increased bottom out control during the compression cycle
• 60mm remote reservoir with machined aluminum chassis mounts
• 18mm piston rod provides brute tensile strength and reduces internal gas force ramp-up providing a smoother ride
• Billet rod end with vulcanized mounts for an exact OE fit and long-term durability
• Direct fit for easy installation
• Owner rebuildable

• Developed for the professional off-road racer, the BILSTEIN 9100 Series is truly state-of-the-art. The Standard Body is an extreme duty take-apart damper designed for off-road racing.

Features and Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• 2.65 or 2" (OD) Body
• Hose length andFittings Options: Straight, 90 degree, 45 degree
• Valving can be adjusted internally for rebound and compression.
• Completely owner rebuildable.

• Developed for the professional off-road racer, the BILSTEIN 9100 Series is truly state-of-the-art. The Coilover offers the same damping features as the standard body shock with the ability to mount an external coil spring for load carrying capability.

Features and Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Designed to combine the function of damper and spring
• 2.65 or 2" (OD) Body
• Coil Spring Hardware: 3" or 3-5/8" (ID)
• Hose length and Fittings Options: Straight, 90 degree, 45 degree
• Valving can be adjusted internally for rebound and compression.
• Completely owner rebuildable

• BILSTEIN 9100 Series External Bypass Shocks were developed for the professional racer, and are truly state-of-the-art. It is an extreme duty, take-apart monotube damper designed specifically for off-road racing.

Features and Benefits:

• Widest range of tuning combinations within the industry
• Available in 2.0'' or 2.65'' body
• Completely owner tunable and rebuildable
• Available in piggyback and various hose lengths
• Bypass tubes allow for position sensitive damping adjustability – custom bypass layouts available

• Designed for the rapidly growing rock crawler market the 9100 Series Rock Crawler features BILSTEIN's industry leading technology and the experience gained in decades of off road competition.

Features and Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Nickel plated 2" diameter threaded body
• 2.5" x 12" reservoir with -8 Aeroquip Match Mate hose
• Hard anodized screw top and Aurora spherical bearings
• Valved specifically for rock crawling
• Optional coilover setup with dual rate spring
• Available in 12", 14" and 17" travel
• Completely owner rebuildable

• The BILSTEIN Bump Stop improves suspension performance with more up-travel impact control and durability for off-road racing vehicles and prerunners.

Features and Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• 2”, 3”, and 4" travel available for expanded range of fitments
• Seamless steel & electroless nickel finished design
• Nitrogen adjustable spring rate capability
• Delron contact pad for quiet performance

• BILSTEIN 9300 Series Coilover Shocks are a direct embodiment of the knowledge and experience developed over 40 years of racing in Baja. These were developed for the professional off-road racer, and are truly state-of-the-art.

Features and Benefits:

• Comes with 3/4” Teflon Uniball with machined aluminum eye ring
• Hose length and fittings options: straight, 90 degree, 45 degree
• Completely owner tunable and rebuildable
• Widest range of tuning combinations within the industry
• Included spring hardware for dual-rate 3” ID springs
• Hi-flow independent rebound and compression bypass adjusters

• BILSTEIN 9300 Series Black Hawk Radial Bypass Shocks were developed specifically for the professional off-road racer, and are the ultimate in off-road race shock technology.

Features and Benefits:

• One piece 6061 extruded aluminum body with hard anodized finish
• 30% faster heat dissipation
• 10% - 25% lighter than similar welded bypass steel shocks
• Up to 100 degrees cooler peak operating temperature
• 4 1/2 inch diameter aluminum reservoir with anti-cavitation valve (ACV)
• Bypass tubes allow for position sensitive damping adjustability
• Completely owner tunable and rebuildable