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About Bilstein Suspension systems
Ride, handling and control are what a shock absorber
provides. Compromise in one area may create a problem in another.
Bilstein's patented design reduces the need for compromise. The rising
rate valving of the Bilstein shock absorber provides the necessary damping
to react quicker to road conditions without sacrificing ride comfort. This
combination of valving and high pressure nitrogen gas keeps the tires in
constant contact with the road helping to ensure safety through enhanced
control.
Conventional shocks slowly lose efficiency and
eventually fail over a period of time, causing excessive tire and
suspension component wear. Bilstein shocks continue to deliver optimum
performance for life.
Of all a vehicle's suspension components, nothing works
harder than the shock absorbers, making it critical to pick the correct
ones. Bilstein Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers are the least expensive,
fastest way, to dramatically improve the ride, handling and control of a
vehicle. Additionally, with Bilstein's aftermarket lifetime warranty, you
can be assured they're built to last (refer to the Warranty page for full
warranty details).
GETTING THE RIDE THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Bilstein mono-tube gas pressure shock
absorbers are available in a wide variety of sizes and stiffness settings,
depending
upon the vehicle type and use. All Bilstein
shocks absorbers instantaneously self-adjust to changing road surfaces; in
addition,
their performance does not gradually
decline from age, use or heat, requiring no compensating manual
adjustments as
with conventional multi-tube shocks. Shock stiffness
settings are divided into five usage categories shown below.
HEAVY DUTY (HD)
For most vehicles including full-size
sedans, SUVs and trucks. These shocks provide improved handling and
stability without
sacrificing ride comfort. They offer super
damping ability that makes them ideal for heavy hauling for occasional
off-road use,
while maintaining an exceptional “street” ride.
SPORT (S)
For the performance-minded driver, Bilstein
“Sport” shocks deliver absolute mastery of the road surface.
Designed to push a car’s suspension to it’s
performance peak, these shocks are well suited for use with special
springs, antisway
bars or other suspension upgrades.
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