BILSTEIN Shock absorber rear and front

Interesting facts about Bilstein shock absorbers

• The German company ThyssenKrupp AG, founded in 1873, produces Bilstein shock absorbers. They started producing automotive components in 1928.
• The firm is known for its numerous inventions. In 1954 it started mass production of the world’s first mono-tube gas-charged shock absorbers.
• Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ford, Audi, Jaguar, Lotus, BMW, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Opel, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, as well as other makes are equipped with parts from this brand on the assembly line.
• These components are installed on sports cars that are used in Formula 1, the 24 Hours Nürburgring and the Monte Carlo Rally.
• Bilstein shock absorbers can be equipped with stiffness adjustment systems such as DampTronic and DampMatic. They allow the damping level to be adjusted to suit different road conditions.
• The catalogue of this company includes a wide range of products in several lines, with B2 being among the most popular. These hydraulic twin-tube parts are simple, inexpensive, and reliable. They are a perfect replacement for original equipment.
  The B4 shocks improve the vehicle’s handling and manoeuvrability. These are gas-charged mono- and twin-tube components.
  The B6 line includes gas-charged mono- or twin-tube components. They feature increased damping performance. The use of such shock absorbers improves the vehicle’s stability and increases safety and ride comfort. They can be used with the standard or lowering suspension springs.
  The B8 parts feature a shortened piston rod which reduces the ride height. They efficiently absorb vibrations at high speeds.
  The B12 line is also designed for tuning purposes. It reduces road clearance by up to 60 mm. The shocks come in a kit with matching suspension springs.
  The B14 line includes height-adjustable coilover kits with threaded body and a branded anti-corrosion coating – Triple-C.

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