Bilstein Gland Nut for Boge Struts

[mooch29]

Does anyone know where I can find the gland nut to slide over the green Bilstein front strut inserts? I bought new inserts from Rebel Racing in October of last year and I am just now getting to installing all the parts up front only to realize they never included the gland nut so I can screw them into my factory Boge housings.

There's a listing on ebay and on FVD in Germany. Looking for something in the US if possible. Trying to get this suspension done ASAP.

[Peter M]

What happened to your old gland nuts?

[mooch29]

Originally Posted by Peter M

What happened to your old gland nuts?

Factory Boge one doesnt fit over the Bilstein inserts.

[mooch29]

If anyone runs into this issue in the future, Bilstein discontinued the part. I ended up finding a pair on eBay that I am hoping fits. If not, I may just grind out my factory ones to fit as best I can

[fallingat120mph]

Originally Posted by mooch29

If anyone runs into this issue in the future, Bilstein discontinued the part. I ended up finding a pair on eBay that I am hoping fits. If not, I may just grind out my factory ones to fit as best I can

86 here also, with Boge struts and about to purchase Bilstein inserts. Haven't dug into things yet, but subscribed just to see your outcome.


Erik

[john walker's workshop]

Originally Posted by mooch29

If anyone runs into this issue in the future, Bilstein discontinued the part. I ended up finding a pair on eBay that I am hoping fits. If not, I may just grind out my factory ones to fit as best I can

The bilstein retainers have a seal at the top. Grinding the old boge one won't hawve that.

[mooch29]

Originally Posted by fallingat120mph

86 here also, with Boge struts and about to purchase Bilstein inserts. Haven't dug into things yet, but subscribed just to see your outcome.


Erik

Order from a supplier that states that they are for inside or outside threaded tubes. Apparently 86+ has the outside threaded tubes. Rebel Racing did not supply this part, only the inside one. I believe Pelican, FCP and a few others supply it with the insert, but they wouldn’t sell them separate. I’m at a standstill right now trying to install this stuff and Rebel Racing customer service is non existent

[mooch29]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

The bilstein retainers have a seal at the top. Grinding the old boge one won't hawve that.

Yea, I am most likely going to wait til these ones come in from eBay. Praying they are the correct fit. This has been quite the struggle