Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes?

Posted by: XSAL

Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes? - 02/03/04 07:54 AM

Does anyone know the size of the shock eyes (top ones) for the front Bilstein shock? I recently found out that mine are in bad condition (cracked and might fall out if I loosened to take a look [Uh Oh !] ), and I need to replace them as soon as I can.

I am thinking to replace them with energy suspension ones…
http://www.energysuspension.com/sk_bsp1.html

Any idea which one to buy? Or, anyone knows better/cheaper alternative?
Posted by: XOC

Re: Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes? - 02/03/04 10:22 AM

How did they crack ? Urethane bushings should last a very long time. Hopefully you didn't overcompress them when tightening.

9.8101 should do the trick.

$10 for a set of bushings is cheap, you won't find anything better for that little money.
Posted by: XSAL

Re: Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes? - 02/03/04 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by xoc:
How did they crack ? Urethane bushings should last a very long time. Hopefully you didn't overcompress them when tightening.

9.8101 should do the trick...
I...probably did overcompress them in the first place...

Thanks, Ian...
Posted by: XChosen

Re: Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes? - 02/03/04 11:23 AM

I was getting ready to order 5100's from here

http://www.spencerlowracing.com/products/bilstein_5100.htm

I noticed they have the Polyurethane Shock Bushings to replace the OEM. $10 each should I get these to go along with the 5100's or does it matter?
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes? - 02/03/04 12:31 PM

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Originally posted by X-chosen:
I was getting ready to order 5100's from here

http://www.spencerlowracing.com/products/bilstein_5100.htm

Good luck.
Posted by: XChosen

Re: Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes? - 02/03/04 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by pnwbeers:
Quote:
Originally posted by X-chosen:
[b]I was getting ready to order 5100's from here

http://www.spencerlowracing.com/products/bilstein_5100.htm

Good luck.[/b]
Why? Is there a problem with them?
Posted by: anderair

Re: Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes? - 03/03/04 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by X-chosen:
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Originally posted by pnwbeers:
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Quote:
Originally posted by X-chosen:
[b]I was getting ready to order 5100's from here

http://www.spencerlowracing.com/products/bilstein_5100.htm

Good luck.[/b]
Why? Is there a problem with them?[/b]
You may find a search reveals several threads regarding SLR. Some X owners have had some issues with their service. Here is one example

I found Bilstein 5100's at 4x4parts.com for $59 ea. 4 shocks including shipping for a little over $250. Delivered in 5 days.

I was ready to purchase from SLR until I read some of the difficulties that other X owners had experienced. My hard earned money will never support a company that views customer service as an afterthought.
Posted by: XChosen

Re: Size/dimension of front Bilstein Shock eyes? - 03/03/04 04:14 AM

anderair I appreciate the heads up. Do you have any opinions onn the Polyurethane Shock Bushings?