life expectancy on aftermarket shocks?

**REDLINE** · 01-25-2009 05:46 PM

i found a set of bilstein shocks for my car for sale. however they have 20k miles on them.. how many miles can i expect to get out of them with a moderate drop such as H&R springs?

**B6JoeS4** · 01-25-2009 06:23 PM

a pretty long time. bilsteins are built very well so i would expect at lest 50k out of them on a lowered car

**trueno429** · 01-25-2009 07:42 PM

depends on how you drive and the roads..but seeing your in jersey dont worry about it..just watch out for huuuge turnpike potholes

**4Rings3Liters** · 01-25-2009 08:02 PM

Don't come to PA, they won't last 5 miles.

**BNZ TOY** · 01-25-2009 08:03 PM

correct me if i'm wrong but don't bilsteins and konis come with a lifetime warranty?

**manhertm** · 01-25-2009 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by BNZ TOY

correct me if i'm wrong but don't bilsteins and konis come with a lifetime warranty?

You only get them replaced if they are blown. The could ride shitty as hell and not be blown.

**doublezero30** · 01-25-2009 08:57 PM

which bilstiens? HD or sport? if youre rocking HD's on a lowered car its deffinatly possible theyre shot now since they are not for lowered cars.

**REDLINE** · 01-28-2009 07:28 PM

if they do happen to blow, how much does it cost for bilstein to rebuild them?

**manhertm** · 01-28-2009 08:15 PM

^^^ Should be free minus shipping, if it's warrantied.

**Mike@PureMS** · 01-28-2009 09:35 PM

Bilsteins typically go for about 80-120k before they start getting a little harsh.
They do indeed have a lifetime warranty, however they're only valid to the original owner. Buying Bilstein's used doesn't give you a warranty.