Bilstein SMX Series Shock Absorber

 

Bilstein SMX Series Shock Absorber is designed for motorsports customers who need a stock-mount damper with a wide range of race-focused valving choices. It gives chassis tuners a 46mm monotube shock package for track conditions where grip, balance, and repeatability matter. Customers get a focused part that supports stock-mount racing and track tuning while staying grounded in proven Bilstein damper design.

The black paint keeps the shock understated while the smooth-body stock-mount form fits race cars that must retain factory-style suspension components. Its look is simple, but the value is in the consistency and valving range built into the product family. For customers comparing suspension upgrades, this product is best understood as a way to make the vehicle feel more settled and predictable, not as a decorative add-on.

SMX Series shocks are intended for motorsports environments where teams need options for different race track types and conditions. The 46mm piston design and available valving choices help racers tune how the chassis takes a set, transfers weight, and reacts over rough sections. That practical balance matters for customers who want an upgrade they can feel during normal driving, loaded use, rough-road travel, or track-focused setup work.

The line includes short-travel and longer-travel versions with stem-to-bar-pin and bar-pin-to-eye mount layouts. Compression and rebound values vary by selected version, helping customers choose a shock that suits the desired handling balance. These details help the product work as part of the complete suspension or steering system instead of acting like a generic replacement part.

This product family is broad, with numerous valving choices that serve different race setups. Customers should select the correct travel length, mount style, valving, and position for the chassis rather than choosing by appearance alone. The best result comes from matching the damper to the vehicle, position, and use case so the finished installation supports the way customers actually drive.

Whether customers are upgrading for race-day tuning, chassis balance changes, or stock-mount motorsports suspension service, the Bilstein SMX Series Shock Absorber delivers consistent 46mm monotube damping with a wide tuning range. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Suspension shock absorber

Brand: Bilstein

Series: SMX Series

Vehicle Fitment: GM metric chassis race applications and other stock-mount motorsports setups

Finish: Black paint

Construction: 46mm monotube shock absorber

Internal Design: Monotube

Piston Diameter: 46mm

Body Design: Stock Mount Smooth Body

Travel Length: 3.74, 8.07 in.

Upper Mount Type: Stem, Bar Pin

Lower Mount Type: Bar Pin, Eye

Adjustable Damping: Non-Adjustable

Functionality:

• Supports stock-mount motorsports applications and rule-limited chassis layouts
• 46mm monotube piston design helps provide consistent damping control
• Multiple compression and rebound valvings support track-specific setup work
• Short and longer travel versions help match front and rear suspension positions
• Black smooth-body construction keeps the shock package familiar and compact
• Useful for racers tuning grip, rotation, drive-off, and rough-track stability

 

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Available Options

The Bilstein SMX Series Shock Absorber is available in multiple versions:

• 3.74 in. travel versions - Short-travel stock-mount versions with stem-to-bar-pin layout
• 8.07 in. travel versions - Longer-travel versions with bar-pin-to-eye layout for selected positions
• Multiple valving versions - Compression and rebound choices let racers tune for smooth, slick, rough, or high-grip track behavior

Choose the version that matches the vehicle position, suspension travel, and use case so the Bilstein SMX Series Shock Absorber works with the full build.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want stock-mount racing and track tuning.

• Ideal for customers who need more than one valving path for race setup
• Stock-mount format helps serve rule-limited motorsports classes
• Wide valving range allows better matching to track condition and driving style
• 46mm monotube design supports fade-resistant response during repeated laps
• Black finish keeps the component discreet during inspection and service
• A strong option for racers who tune suspension as part of weekly competition prep

 

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What's Included

• One Bilstein SMX Series shock absorber
• Application-specific mounting ends
• Product documentation and warranty information when supplied

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Confirm class rules, mount style, travel length, and valving before installation
• Check suspension travel, binding, and clearance through the full range of motion
• Track test safely after installation and tune around tire, surface, and chassis response

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

 

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Warranty Information

Bilstein motorsports warranty coverage follows the terms supplied with the selected product. Coverage typically depends on proper installation, intended racing use, service condition, and the absence of misuse, impact damage, tampering, or non-approved modification.

Proof of purchase may be required for warranty support, and wear from competition use may be handled differently than standard street replacement coverage.