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I know it stupid but... Bilstien toSachs
I have a harsh ride now and I had bought Sachs for the front, then found I had Bilstiens.
I know they can be rebuilt, and I know there are supposed to be far superior then any other stock strut, but I really don't want to spend a whole bunch of time and money getting these redone... Is there a way I can use the Sachs struts in the front without a whole lot of modification? Anyone? Thanks, jc |
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06-16-2015, 07:01 AM
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I replaced mine (possibly the originals
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06-16-2015, 02:52 PM
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So how hard was this?
I can do it but.... what's the parts list like. Am I going to be paying more then a couple of hundred in parts? I already have the Struts for the front. (Sachs) and can probably leave the back alone for a while.. Seems much worse up front.
I already replaced the Motor mounts which improved thing 100%, but still not as good as an old 944 I had. thanks for any info on this. |
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06-16-2015, 05:26 PM
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The Boge/Sachs will give you the ride Porsche designed into the car, the heavier bar only starts acting when cornering, tightens and levels it real nice.
I had the bar custom made, cost $250(in Australia)same diameter, so stock or aftermarket bushes still useable. Check your local spring/suspension maker/fitter, get an idea how much -not hard to fit. I dropped off a standard bar, told them same diameter, extra adjust point on each end, they worked out bar strength etc, picked it up a week later. Big noticeable difference from first corner. Price some adjustable drop links, they help set up. The total, Bar ,drop links,and bushes was about $400
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06-16-2015, 06:08 PM
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If you have a harsh ride with Bilsteins you may have something else wrong, like wrong springs.
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06-17-2015, 04:36 AM
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To use the sachs I'm pretty sure all you need is the lower perch and adjuster mechanisms
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06-17-2015, 01:49 PM
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