Bilstein Motorsports Shock Absorber - Zinc Plated

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1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965

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Product Overview

 

The Bilstein Motorsports Shock Absorber gives customers a focused suspension upgrade for classic performance and motorsports applications. It is built for customers who want precise rear control, coilover-style setup support, and zinc-plated durability without turning the vehicle into a harsh or complicated build. The result is a product that supports confidence behind the wheel while keeping the suspension purpose clear and easy to understand. Its design helps the vehicle feel more composed when road terrain, weight, and driving demands change.

The zinc-plated finish adds a clean performance look while supporting a motorsports damper made for focused chassis control. Instead of feeling like a generic replacement part, the shock is meant to support the way the vehicle is actually used. Customers get a cleaner suspension solution that balances ride control, visual quality, and practical service needs. The design fits naturally into builds where dependable damping matters as much as the finished look.

A 46mm monotube layout is used where confirmed, and the range includes threaded body coilover-style construction for suspension tuning needs. That technology helps the damper control movement with more consistency than a basic twin-tube replacement. The benefit is easier confidence during steering, braking, cornering, and uneven-road recovery. Customers who care about how a vehicle settles after bumps or load changes will notice the value of a purpose-built monotube shock.

The grouped configurations support rear performance applications with stem, heim, and eye mount details depending on the selected setup. Fitment is matched to the selected vehicle or suspension setup, so the details that matter are the mounting style, length range, and application requirements. Mounting style, body design, and travel vary by selected configuration. Customers should match the selected configuration to the vehicle before installation so the shock supports the intended ride height, travel, and suspension geometry.

In daily driving, Bilstein Motorsports Shock Absorber helps the vehicle feel more controlled without removing the practical character that made the platform useful in the first place. For work, travel, performance driving, or trail use, stable damping can make the vehicle feel less unsettled when the road changes quickly. That confidence matters when customers are carrying passengers, managing cargo, or asking the vehicle to perform beyond an ordinary commute.

Whether customers are upgrading for track setup, vintage performance builds, and controlled street performance, Bilstein Motorsports Shock Absorber delivers responsive motorsports damping with a durable zinc-plated finish. Now Available at LEER!

 


 

Features & Specifications

Product Type: Suspension Shock Absorber

Brand: Bilstein

Series: Motorsports

Vehicle Fitment: 1965-1989 Porsche 911; 1965-1969, 1976 Porsche 912; 1978-1979 Porsche 930

Finish: Zinc Plated

Internal Design: Monotube

Piston Diameter: 46mm

Body Design: Threaded Body (Coilover)

Upper Mount Type: Stem

Lower Mount Type: 15mm Heim, and Eye 14mm

Travel Length: 4.38 inches

Functionality:

  • Helps improve suspension control for classic performance and motorsports applications.
  • Supports more confident body control when the vehicle transitions over uneven terrain.
  • Helps manage repeated suspension movement during daily driving, travel, work, or trail use.
  • Pairs confirmed Bilstein damping design with application-specific fitment details.
  • Gives customers a cleaner suspension upgrade path than a generic replacement shock.
  • Supports confidence during braking, steering, cornering, and recovery after bumps.

 


 

Available Options

The Bilstein Motorsports Shock Absorber is available in multiple configurations:

  • Eye-mount configuration -- uses eye-style mounting for motorsports applications where the suspension layout requires eye mounting at both ends or at the lower mount.
  • Stem-mount configuration -- uses a stem upper mount with a performance-oriented lower mount for applications that require that OE-style connection point.

Choose the configuration that matches the vehicle application, mounting layout, and required shock length, or choose a shorter or longer option when the suspension setup calls for a different range of travel.

 


 

Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want precise rear control, coilover-style setup support, and zinc-plated durability.

  • Helps the vehicle feel more planted when road quality changes quickly.
  • Gives customers Bilstein monotube response in a configuration matched to the selected application.
  • Supports a more confident ride without relying on vague, one-size-fits-all suspension claims.
  • Adds a product-specific finish and construction style that complements the suspension build.
  • Works well for customers who want control, comfort, and durability to feel balanced.
  • Keeps the upgrade focused on real damping performance instead of cosmetic changes alone.

 


 

What's Included

  • Shock absorber assembly
  • Spring seat when included with the selected configuration

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 


 

Installation Notes

  • Confirm vehicle application, ride height, suspension position, and mount style before installation.
  • Check year, trim, suspension package, and any factory electronic or air suspension equipment before ordering.
  • Use proper shock installation procedures and torque hardware following vehicle service requirements.
  • Confirm spring seat setup and ride-height settings before the vehicle is aligned or returned to service.

Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.

 


 

Warranty Information

Warranty coverage depends on the applicable Bilstein warranty terms for the selected product and the way the product is installed and used. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.

Coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, modifications, overloading, tampering, electrical issues, impact damage outside warranty terms, or non-compliant use. Inspect all related suspension components during installation to help protect ride quality and product life.

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