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OE replacement shock absorbers ensure satisfied workshop customers
BILSTEIN B4 makes
the difference tangible
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Forewarned is forearmed – when it comes
to shock absorbers, this rule is difficult
for drivers to put into practice. This is
because shock absorbers wear out almost
imperceptibly with increasing mileage.
Handling becomes more imprecise and the
braking distance longer. It is therefore all the
more important that the workshop regularly
checks the safety-relevant shock absorbers
– for the safety of the drivers and possible
additional business for the workshop.
If the shock absorbers need to be
replaced, it is important to opt for a
reliable quality product. The BILSTEIN B4 OE
replacement range corresponds exactly to
original equipment in terms of technology
and quality. After the shock absorbers
have been replaced, perfect road grip and
precise handling are restored. The result is
maximum safety and a driving experience
as if the car just came from the assembly
line. A difference that also the driver feels
immediately and can experience over tens
of thousands of miles. The overall package
of the BILSTEIN B4 product range therefore
ensures satisfied workshop customers who
will gladly come again.
With over 2,300 applications, the BILSTEIN
B4 product range covers more than 90
percent of all European vehicle models.
So there is a suitable B4 model for almost
every car on the market as a monotube and
twin-tube gas pressure shock absorber in
the specification that corresponds exactly to
the standard equipment. BILSTEIN is also a
one-stop shop for the necessary accessories
such as top mounts or bump stops and even
springs. When replacing shock absorbers,
workshops should always keep an eye on the
surrounding components. It is also important
to replace the shock absorbers always in
pairs on both sides of the vehicle at the
same time. This is the only way to achieve the
desired vehicle handling.
OEM competence for the aftermarket
Another advantage: the BILSTEIN B4
OE replacement shock absorbers are
manufactured on the same production
lines as the OE products. BILSTEIN supplies
many (premium) vehicle manufacturers
with the highest quality shock absorber
and suspension systems as standard and
therefore knows exactly what the OEMs
require. If the workshop decides to use
BILSTEIN products for replacement, they
can rely on getting first-class components
with excellent quality, while customers can
be sure that the driving experience of their
vehicle is the same as ex-works.
The shock absorber expert not only
supplies OE products for series production,
but also develops innovative OE suspension
technologies together with the vehicle
manufacturers. One example is the
DampMatic developed jointly by BILSTEIN
and Mercedes-Benz. Even without external
control, the mechanical system ensures
that the shock absorber is tighter or softer
depending on amplitude of vibration.
BILSTEIN holds the patent for its
DampMatic technology. This means that
no other manufacturer can offer OE
replacement shock absorbers, which are
identical to the OE component. However,
because the amplitude-dependent control
is integrated in the damper and works
without cables, there is a risk that the
workshop may overlook it. But if they opt
for a BILSTEIN B4 OE replacement shock
absorber, the DampMatic technology for
the particular Mercedes-Benz model is
automatically equipped – just like in series
production and in OE quality.
Air spring modules
with a unique feature
For vehicles with integrated air suspension
modules, another look at the B4 product
range will help. BILSTEIN is one of the few
aftermarket suppliers to offer brandnew
spare parts that are cheaper than
OE replacement parts and that surpass
remanufactured parts in terms of quality.
In the latter case, used shock absorbers
of uncertain mileage are installed and not
infrequently, the electronic control valves
are shut down instead of replaced. This
turns an active system into a passive one.
If the compressor in an air suspension
system is defective, BILSTEIN can also
help; replacements can be found in the B1
product range.
WAY AHEAD.
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