Part # needed
 

I am updating my front strut shock absorber, and wanted to know what is the part # for the small roll pin that hold the shock insert to the strut assembly. I can't find anything in the parts catalog neither into the Pelican catalog.

Can someone help!

Thank you

Stephan

Call Bilstein, (858) 386-5900, and see if they have a dealer near you, or can possibly overnight a pin to you.

On my 86 I just drop the shock into the strut and thread it down into place. No roll pin as in the earlier models. I wonder if you are referring to the wedge pin that locks in the ball joint to the strut?

Bilsteins use a roll pin that locks the insert to the strut.

This pic shows the roll pin right above the wedge bolt.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1070676861.jpg

VERY NICE!!!!

Regards

That's not mine I'm sad to say. It's just a pic I found while searching for a Bilstein strut.

Actually, not so nice. The ball joint/strut wedge pin/bolt is in backwards - the nut should go to the front of the car.

Yes, that's it guys, the small pin right above the shock mounting bolt/point.

I was wondering if those were easy to find at any automotive store, or only Bilstein has them.

Thanks again for the replies.

I would call Bilstein.

And if you do post their part number here for future reference.

roll pin size
 

The pin that they use is a M7 x 45

They sell them for $2 each

Ask for Clarence (800) 537 1085

Be wary of ordering them from any where else. I was able to find one that would fit but the wall thickness was much thinner than the one from Bilstien.

Justin