Bilstein HD Rear Dampers - Need Rebuilt

Pete940 · Jun 4th, 2013, 20:38

Bit of a long shot here I know, but I'm gonna go ahead and post this up in case there's anyone here who wants a crack at rebuilding these dampers to gain a profit. (apparently it's a fairly simple job but may need specialist tools)
I'm not exactly sure how much I should charge for dampers that need rebuilt, but I'll suggest £40 posted to begin with. Get them fixed and I'm sure they'd be worth at least £80.

The dampers basically suffer from being way too soft, and after a call to bilstein they seemed positive that they simply need rebuilt. It appears to be a common issue with these HD dampers.

There must be someone out there with experience of rebuilding dampers!

crogthomas · Jun 4th, 2013, 22:29

Do they have a part number stamped on them?

ian2000t · Jun 4th, 2013, 23:48

Don't think it's a DIY job, as you would need to refill them under pressure.

Bilsteins rates look expensive:
http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/s...e/service.html

Pete940 · Jun 5th, 2013, 12:20

Unfortunately the only part number I can make out is 7511073H000, which doesn't provide anything on Google.

Charging them with nitrogen probably does require fairly specialist tools. I would've expected Bilstein to have made it an easy job, but perhaps not!

Jun 4th, 2013, 23:48	#3
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	Don't think it's a DIY job, as you would need to refill them under pressure. Bilsteins rates look expensive: http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/s...e/service.html __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

Jun 4th, 2013, 22:29	#2
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 08:24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	Do they have a part number stamped on them?

Jun 5th, 2013, 12:20	#4
Pete940 Ideal Volvo Last Online: Yesterday 22:30 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Haydock	Unfortunately the only part number I can make out is 7511073H000, which doesn't provide anything on Google. Charging them with nitrogen probably does require fairly specialist tools. I would've expected Bilstein to have made it an easy job, but perhaps not!

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