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Parts question - Bilstein Struts
I'm in the process of replacing the inserts in a set of Bilstein struts.
When I disassembled the struts I found a black ring around the upper part of the old inserts, resting on a ridge about 3 inches down in the strut housing. O.D of the ring = I.D. of the housing. I.D. of ring = O.D. of the upper end of the insert. The ring is about 8-10 mm in height, and is made of black plastic, with a small (2-3 mm diameter) metal coil around the circumference of one edge. It looks like a dust seal or a device for centering the insert in the housing or ???. Both rings are worn - and should be replaced. New rings were not included with the new inserts. I called Bilstein - they said the rings are Porsche parts. I've talked to several Porsche dealers, including Stoddards, and none had a lisiting for them or had ever heard of them. Is anyone here familiar with these rings and know a source for them? Thanks for your help. Joe Frantz |
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02-25-2003, 08:43 PM
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that's the high bumper law BS ring when they raised the car.. you probably have already lowered your car from the orig. stock ride height
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02-25-2003, 11:12 PM
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Ron
Thanks for the reply, but these rings are inside the strut housing. Its not the ride height spacer. I'm familiar with those. Joe |
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sorry, that's all I know.. don't remember what I found in there when I replaced mine.. maybe try e-mail to PCNA for info
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02-26-2003, 09:54 PM
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OK..
inside the protective tube is a thick "rubber spring".. Part number 901.343.301.00........ I trashed mine
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02-27-2003, 04:07 AM
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just found out those rings are there to center the protective tube.. and Porsche may not have new replacements.. mine were beat when doing new Bilsteins, and were not w/the new ones.. that's why I trashed them.. I guess it was a wrong move
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