Bilstein shocks - Diesel Forum

1_PSD_LOVER · 05-30-2000, 02:39 PM

Does Bilstein have a web-site?

Ferraridriver · 05-31-2000, 12:56 AM

Hi All; I spoke to Bilstein today. Shocks were due mid-may, or june. Ride develoment has been compleated. Production date is unknown, He said to call back in a month or so. Given my past experiance with Bilstein, I will wait for them, as opposed to Edlebrock, or Rancho. I expect them to be about twice as expensive, but worth it. He did not know if there would be a dedicated PSD version.

Ferraridriver · 05-31-2000, 05:21 PM

Bilstien does have a web site, www.bilstein.com As a further note re: shocks, It seems quite possible that Edlebrock's note that the same shock can be used on the PSD Excursion is valid. The Unsprung mass is the same, regardless of weight difference. I don't quite know why they want a PSD excursion to try.

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Ferraridriver · 06-20-2000, 05:43 PM

Latest word from Bilstein is that the shocks are ordered from Germany, expected in 6to8 weeks. Will be tuned to PSD vs. V10

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ExcursionPSD · 06-26-2000, 06:04 PM

Bilstein does have shocks that MIGHT fit.

Front part# is BE5-2818, rear BE5-2819 listed for either F-250 or F-350 SuperDuty 4x4. They do not distinguish engines. Can be had for about $65 each.

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Ferraridriver · 06-26-2000, 08:37 PM

Sorry about misspelled Bilstein site

I have spoken to the Bilstein people twice. They never said anything about shocks for the truck , only that they have shocks for Excursions comming. I suspect maybe different valve settings. It might be that the settings for the 250/350 are to severe for the excursion, I don't know. The phone number is 800-537-1085 on the west coast, and 800-745-4636 on the east coast.

Whozatdiesel · 07-18-2000, 08:48 AM

Anyone have the latest as to whether or not the Bilstein Shocks are available yet? Want to get them ordered for my new one arriving in mid Sept.