This is my first how to video so please comment and rate. Bilstein has a dedicated technical centre in the uk. Bilstein 7100 series shocks are designed for racing. Bilstein 7100 series are designed for custom applications. The versatile 7100 series shocks are designed for stock truck and limited buggy race applications as well as prerunner trucks, offroad and sandbuggies and other recreational vehicles. Bilstein gas pressure shock absorbers thyssenkrupp. Bilstein technical center the official bilstein shock absorber shop in the us offering complete rebuild of most a. In many cases its more cost effective to simply replace wi. Bilstein technical data is available in pdf format here. This video gives you a pretty complete idea of how to replace the bent shaft in your shock whether it be bilstein or another brand. We have the best bilstein shock absorber and strut assembly at the lowest prices, 247 customer service, secure shopping and fast shipping.
These 7100 series shocks from bilstein are designed for racing and specialty high performance applications. Hey, just needing a little help putting one of my bilstein 7100 s back together. For a leaf sprung rig, should i go heavier on the front shock valving with single 7100 reservoirs. You can go to bilstein proper, they are in san diego. Youre prepurchasing bilstein rebuild service for your dampingadjustable aka doubles or triples shock absorber just one. Bilstein gas pressure shock absorbers thyssenkrupp bilstein of america. Bilstein 7100 s in most cases are built to order to your racing specifications.
Rebuild bilstein 7100 remote reservoir shocks ocd offroads. To the best of my knowledge, there are two places that actually do this work in house. Aftermarket damper revalve service complete rebuild and custom tuning of a. Bilstein 7100 series offroad shocks are one of the hottest shocks on the market for buggies, prerunners. Whether youre looking to maintain, optimize, or upgrade, we offer competitive pricing on bilstein 7100 series rebuild kit b4kt0y019a00 for your truck or.
Hey, just needing a little help putting one of my bilstein 7100s back together. After 40 years of evolving monotube shock technology, bilstein continues to deliver racewinning products to the world of offroad racing and the allnew bilstein b8 8125 series is no exception. Bilstein m 9200 series for professional offroad racing, to the new bilstein b8 6112 60mm suspension kit for your lifted truck or suv, count on bilstein to deliver the terraintaming performance youre looking for. By short course races are usually under 30 minutes at a shot, though sometimes an hour. Bilstein 7100s in most cases are built to order to your racing specifications. Delivers improved damping control and a smooth ride on all road surfaces at any speed. From the new bilstein m 9200 series for professional offroad racing, to the new bilstein b8 6112 60mm suspension kit. Apr 27, 2010 it was time to rebuild our shocks, so we contacted bilstein shock absorbers in poway, ca. Rebuild service includes disassembling, clean inside, inspect for damage, new piston band, new floating piston seal, fill with synthetic bilstein oil, recharge nitrogen chamber.
Buy bilstein ak7114sb06 7100 series shock absorber. Bilstein pioneered the monotube gas pressure shock absorber. Bilstein steering stabilizer dodge cummins diesel forum. Vehicleengine search vehicleengine search makemodel search. Bilstein adjustable shock rebuild service example pss9, fx3. For our ford and its everyday whooppounding abusive environment, the 7100 series bilstein was the only way to go. Found a link to these from another website when looking to replace the sloppy heim joints in my bilstein 7100 shock absorbers. Bilstein 7100 short body with reservoir 36080 extended34 compressed19. They were a direct fit once i got the old heim joints taken apart and at a fraction of the cost. Bilstein m 7100 series shocks ak7114sb06 free shipping on. Be sure to check out all of our products from bilstein including bilstein bilstein 7100 series shocks. Please tell me the shim stack measurements for this valving and what shock you are running front and rear. Bilstein products only, with supplied valving profile.
I was annoyed by the wait but also a bit annoyed by the result. These shocks are offered in a variety of lengths and valvings for use on modified or specialty vehicle applications. Faced with the costs of shipping, and the inevitable downtime keep your stock suspension bits, kids. Youre prepurchasing bilstein rebuild service for your nondampingadjustable strut not shock just one. Bilstein will not be liable for damage caused by a compression impact. Racing is the ultimate proving ground, making bilstein racing shocks success in motorsports imperative. They are completely rebuildable and offer outstanding on and off road performance. How to revalve and rebuild bilstein 7100 shocks portal. Was running out of ran out of time so i placed my order with. Bilstein m 7100 series driver or passenger side monotube. Jul 29, 2012 this is my first how to video so please comment and rate. Aug 07, 2014 what to do when your shock shaft bends.
Please allow 2 to 4 weeks build time for bilstein to manufacturer. Bilstein 7100 series shocks the versatile 7100 shocks are designed for stock truck and limited buggy race applications, as well as prerunner trucks, offroad and sand buggies and other recreational vehicles. Ballpark valving leafsprung solidaxle with bilstein 7100. After having a local racing shock place rebuild and revalve my bilstein 7100s a few times, i finally got tired of waiting in line and paying money so decided to look into what it would take to do it myself and took the plunge. From all of us at ocd offroad shop in stafford, va. Every bilstein offroad shock featured in this catalog is a true monotube high pressure gas shock. Fwiw, all 4 corners are currently mounted more or less straight up and down. Basic rebuild includes disassemble, clean inside, inspect for damage, new piston band, new floating piston seal, fill with bilstein oil, recharge nitrogen chamber. Check out this video shows how to revalve bilstein 7100 shocks.
Using bilstein s catalog, you must supply appropriate part numbers in writing for the shocks, build parts, and specs needed to order. Standard aftermarket damper rebuild service aftermarket damper revalve service. Regardless, unless lee happens to have something on the shelf, its still a two week lead time from bilstein. Our online shop has thousands of suspension car parts listed. Bilstein 7100 shocks are built with the needs of the truck owner or offroader in mind, so you can rest assured that your vehicle is protected from road shocks. I have the springs and weld in adjustable panhards ready to go soon, and then plan on taking flex measurements to.
The legendary bilstein m 7100 and m 7100 classic shock absorb. The bilstein bump stop improves suspension performance with more uptravel impact control and durability for. Any component can be purchased through your bilstein dealer or direct from bilstein. You have to provide the mounting solution but this is the shock to go with. Bilstein 7100 short body with reservoir 36080 extended34.
Ive been looking all over for soem sort of rebuild manual with no success. A formal annoucement of our services is forthcoming. Bilstein recommends dual 7100s at 36080 for a bronco, but theyre running front coils just hoping to get a little closer on the first try. Im in the middle of doing a similar set up to what you guys did, 4 slees and bilstein 7100s.
Performance defines your lifestyle, and your vehicle is an expression of that. Diesel power products offers carli bilstein 7100 shock package 19942012 5. Owner rebuildable shocks can also be revalved and serviced by bilstein. Completely owner rebuildable, bilstein 7100 shocks come in remote reservoir or standard body with schrader valve fitments. In stock form, the stock aarm suspension up front was the first culprit to. The bilstein 7100 series shock is designed for stock trucks looking for a better ride, to race applications and prerunner trucks. Bilstein introduced the very first monotube gaspressure shock absorber to the extremely challenging world. Shock rebuild kit, bilstein 7100 series, kit part number. Conventional twin tube designed shocks trap the heat within the shock body and do not let. Designed for the serious offroad enthusiast, the bilstein b8 8125 series provides custom coilover applications with competitionlevel performance.
The shocks are available in a wide variety of extended and collapsed lengths. Our bilstein evo s street performance suspensions not only make you look good, they also let you sit low, comfortable and sporty on the street. It was time to rebuild our shocks, so we contacted bilstein shock absorbers in poway, ca. Bilstein m 7100 series shocks are designed for racing and specialty high performance applications. One shock is as much as 5% stiffer in compression and the other 5% stiffer in rebound at higher velocities. Anyways, i bought it already disassembled, and now i am lost as to what seal goes where. M 7100 series driver or passenger side monotube shock absorber by bilstein. Bilstein revolutionised damping technology in 1954 and has been impressing motor sports fans with its top quality and top performance ever since. Fresno has declared a shelter in place but as an essential business we remain open due to the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus covid19, with health and safety being a top priority of both our employees and customers, we are doing our part in helping reduce the transmission of covid19 by closing our store front to the public until further notice. Bilstein m 7100 series shocks ak7114sb06 free shipping. With numerous podium finishes and championship titles in races and rallies of various series, bilstein has become an integral part of motor sports. Bilstein 9100s in most cases are built to order to your racing specifications.
We give you a nice tutorial on how to rebuild bilstein 7100 series remote reservoir shocks. To request this catalog please contact bilstein at 800 5371085. Be in the high banks of nascar racing or the harsh terrain of the baja, bilstein shocks worldwide racing dominance is legendary. We have found with todays softer front springs the 36080 valving of these 7100s works great in the front of jeeps, broncos, land cruisers etc. Heat is one of the major detriments to the performance and longevity of any shock absorber. Please tell me the shim stack measurements for this. After 4 weeks my rear shocks finally came back rebuilt by bilstein. Reviews of the bilstein 7100 series shocks for jeeps.
In the first picture, does the blue oring go on what appears to be the dividing piston. Joined aug 25, 2009 messages 826 location westminster. Bilstein adjustable shock rebuild service example pss9. Do not attempt to repair or rebuild any shock if you are not qualified to do so. So rather than order a new piece, i decided to give bilstein uss inhouse shock rebuild service a try.
Bilstein 7100 series shock w reservoir 36080 ak7114sb06. How to revalve and rebuild bilstein 7100 shocks after having a local racing shock place rebuild and revalve my bilstein 7100 s a few times, i finally got tired of waiting in line and paying money so decided to look into what it would take to do it myself and took the plunge. Struts are more complex than shocks and take additional labor time to rebuild. B8 8125 series uses nitrogen which requires regular service.
How to revalve and rebuild bilstein 7100 shocks after having a local racing shock place rebuild and revalve my bilstein 7100s a few times, i finally got tired of waiting in line and paying money so decided to look into what it would take to do it myself and took the plunge. I tried to get in touch with lee earlier this week and couldnt. If youd like to schedule this service please call 888. Using bilsteins catalog, you must supply appropriate part numbers in writing for the shocks, build parts, and specs needed to order.
A rebuild sheet is available upon request for 7100 series. Outer main seal, wiper seal, piston wear band, guide oring, and valve body oring. Solid axle application for use with 45 lift and long travel shock hoops. Jun 06, 2005 one scenario for this winters overhaul and upgrades is to move the 36080 single 7100 reservoirs to the rear singles, and run a pair of 25575 7100 res and a pair of 25575 nonrez 5125s up front. We are now rebuilding revalving bilstein shocks inhouse. Im in the middle of doing a similar set up to what you guys did, 4 slees and bilstein 7100 s. If you have nonadjustable damping shocks click here.
Many shock absorbers are under high pressure, so use caution when disassembling or seek professional. Kit components 4 shock absorbers and strut assemblies type. Shock repair 9300 9100 7100 series the 9100 and 7100 series are fully owner or factory rebuildable. These shocks can be rebuilt to factory specification or. They can help you with a wide range of services concerning bilstein shock absorbers such as rebuild, servicing and custom build. Assemble shock absorber following assembly procedure given above. After all, weve been the leader since the very beginning. Sometimes the only way to find out whats really going on with your shock is by taking it apart. Bilstein offroad department can be contacted direct at 18005371085 for parts, service or technical questions. Pit stop usa offers bilstein 7100 series shock w reservoir 36080 ak7114sb06 at low everyday prices.
Prothane 19919bl black straight shock mount bushing with. Bilstein s superior single tube, gas pressure design provides fadefree performance and long life. Bilstein shock rebuild kits free shipping on orders over. I have the springs and weld in adjustable panhards ready to go soon, and then plan on taking flex measurements to see what length shock to go with. Bilstein shock absorber and strut assembly rear, front. They feature a selfadjusting, deflective disc valving system with multiple valvings available. Bilstein offers a range of products such as coilover kits, lowering kits, coil springs, etc. The bilstein 7100 series shocks are the ultimate in shock performance and reliability. For a complete parts listing please refer to our website for 9300 series, please contact bilstein offroad department direct at 800 5371085 for parts, service or technical questions.
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