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Posted by: Nor.Cal.914 Jun 13 2007, 06:26 PM

Do I need Billstein front struts to run Billstein gas inserts? Let me know please. Thanks
-Chris

Posted by: Blood red 914-6gt Jun 13 2007, 06:27 PM

I don't get what you are asking.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jun 13 2007, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(Nor.Cal.914 @ Jun 13 2007, 05:26 PM)

Posted by: Nor.Cal.914 Jun 13 2007, 06:53 PM

I'm asking if I can put a Billstein gas insert into a stock 914 strut (911 actually since I converted). I was worried that I may have to buy a Billstein strut in order to use their gas inserts up front. But apparently I can use my current struts! Thanks
-Chris

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jun 14 2007, 08:56 AM

What 911 strut do you have? Some of them are pretty specific... What color are the housings?

I think the Doc was assuming you had stock 914 struts, not 911 ones.

--DD

Posted by: davep Jun 14 2007, 03:35 PM

Yes, you have to be very specific as to the strut you have. Basically there are Bilstein inserts for pretty much every strut, but they are all different. There are strut inserts for a stock 914/4 strut but the special 914/4 Bilstein strut takes a completely different part. There are Bilstein, Koni, Boge and Sachs struts for the 911.

Posted by: Nor.Cal.914 Jun 14 2007, 05:37 PM

Well unfortunately I don't know the exact year of the strut I have. When I bought the conversion setup the P.O. was unable to specify which year they came from, but apparently they are early 911 struts. That's all I know so I think I'm better off not getting Billstein inserts just because of the fact that I don't know specifically which year I have. Thanks
-Chris

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jun 14 2007, 09:20 PM

What color are the housings? Are the inserts held in by a pin?

--DD

Posted by: Nor.Cal.914 Jun 15 2007, 06:26 PM

Well it's all been painted black so I'm not sure if it's a different color than that. The inserts are held in by a large nut that tightens down into the bottom half of the strut. Thanks
-Chris

Posted by: brp914 Jun 15 2007, 09:51 PM

where do you get gas shocks? If they look like this, they are bil struts. Note roll pin at bottom. also, measure distance between caliper mount holes.

Posted by: brp914 Jun 15 2007, 09:53 PM

oops, like this...


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