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Posted by: drifter914 Nov 20 2019, 01:46 PM

Hi all.. I am trying to verify that the pair of green Bilstein front struts I have were indeed offered as optional equipment for the 914 (probably the '73-'74 2.0 models).
If anyone has a 914 with this option, please respond.
Also, it would be very helpful to see a pic of it on the 914 ( pull a front wheel ? ),
showing the 914 part number.

TIA... Terry

Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 20 2019, 02:07 PM

here some info;
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=335082
based on that info if factory installed installed bils will have the PN stamped in the tube... replacements have a sticker...

Posted by: drifter914 Nov 21 2019, 10:59 AM

Does any other World member have the green Bilstein front struts ?
Or am I the lone ranger?

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 21 2019, 11:16 AM

I have a set it the warehouse. Running 914-6 brakes.

Posted by: mepstein Nov 21 2019, 11:19 AM

I think you guys are talking about two different things. Bills for 4 & 6 are different.

Posted by: ctc911ctc Nov 21 2019, 12:02 PM

I have a '74 2.0 barn find that was put away in '84 with 22K miles

It has green shocks/struts

CTC911CTC

QUOTE(drifter914 @ Nov 20 2019, 02:46 PM)

Hi all.. I am trying to verify that the pair of green Bilstein front struts I have were indeed offered as optional equipment for the 914 (probably the '73-'74 2.0 models).
If anyone has a 914 with this option, please respond.
Also, it would be very helpful to see a pic of it on the 914 ( pull a front wheel ? ),
showing the 914 part number.

TIA... Terry

Posted by: 914werke Nov 21 2019, 12:12 PM

QUOTE(drifter914 @ Nov 21 2019, 08:59 AM)

Does any other World member have the green Bilstein front struts (HOUSINGS) ? Or am I the lone ranger?

I do. Was on the LE when I restored the car. I replace them with Boges with Bils inserts.
Still have um in a box. Intended to replaced rebuild but I think the inserts/parts were the stumbling block. Its been a while.
I think the inserts are still available but with only 911 valving

Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 21 2019, 12:26 PM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 21 2019, 10:19 AM)

I think you guys are talking about two different things. Bills for 4 & 6 are different.

in my post your right..

here is a pic of the number -4

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Posted by: JeffBowlsby Nov 21 2019, 03:19 PM

I have a couple sets of the front 914 Bils struts available FS.

Posted by: drifter914 Nov 21 2019, 03:58 PM

According to 914 Tech Tips 700 by G. Hussey: 1st edition I think :

237. (page 44) ALL 914 front strut inserts will interchange with the '69-'84
911 insert types.

367 (page 66 ) The best 914 to buy, besides a 6-cylinder, is a '73-'74 914 2.0
with the BILSTEIN suspension package & front and rear anti-sway bars.

My main problem with identification of the ones I have comes from a previous owner
marking out the numbers on the Bilstein USA sticker on both struts. I believe this may have been the 914 #.

Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 21 2019, 04:16 PM

So you want new inserts for your 914 Bil. Struts ??

Posted by: 914werke Nov 21 2019, 05:48 PM

Were these ON a car? Throw a front disc on the spindle if it fits you know its the /4 ver.

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