 Why are 911 struts so hard to find?, What's the deal? |
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| McMark |
  Oct 12 2006, 11:59 PM
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914 Freak!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None  |
I've been half-heartedly looking for front five lug conversion parts. I'm surprised by how little there is out there and how quickly it gets snapped up. I would think that there are more and more older 911s getting junked/wrecked every day, thereby increasing the supply of struts beyond demand. But it doesn't seem to be true. Where are all the struts going? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
My situation is complicated by the fact that I already have calipers and hubs, and I don't want 911 A-arms. So I only need the struts. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Oct 13 2006, 12:10 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
It's those two Brothers from Texas again, they are stock pileing struts and
waiting for the market price to go up then they will fload the market and make a killing. Tried it first with silver but got caught. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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| Mueller |
Oct 13 2006, 12:27 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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| Dave_Darling |
Oct 13 2006, 12:35 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,990 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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I'm sure things aren't helped by the 911 Bilstein struts that have internal bushings which locate the inserts (shocks). Eventually those wear, and the strut wobbles a bit, which feels a lot like loose wheel bearings.
Guess how I know this? --DD (Who is looking for some SC struts for His Attorney's car...) |
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| TimT |
Oct 13 2006, 04:01 AM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
I have a set of bare boge struts. They are available. I also have the koni inserts that fit.
make me an offer |
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| J P Stein |
Oct 13 2006, 05:39 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I have heard, but haven't checked to confirm, that Bilstein
can rebush strut housings. I have a spare set that need this done. Call Jack @ Bilstein West 1 800 537 1085. |
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| 914Sixer |
Oct 13 2006, 07:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,886 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I have a spare set I am holding on to.
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| Brad Roberts |
Oct 13 2006, 01:59 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
The typical parts places sell complete front ends, and not just struts typically.
Check on new prices. You might be surprised. B |
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| pete-stevers |
Oct 13 2006, 03:48 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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i know every one is anti AA but i have bought two billys off them for what i thought to be a reasonable price.....i think it took a week to get them....that was a year ago....brand new.....400 bucks....half the price of the billy dealer here in canada.....
and my spares are bent..... but..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| Joe Bob |
Oct 13 2006, 04:18 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Just talked to GPR...he has a set of Konis...used, $750. Bills, new 400 each.
he also has a 76 Targa parts car...engine and tranny are gone. |
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| McMark |
Oct 13 2006, 05:46 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
That's exactly my point. Why are a set of struts $750? Did more cars come with Bilstein struts, so people are converting to Koni/Boge? EASY says they sell bare struts for $175 a piece. Which isn't bad, but they don't have any. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) PartsHeaven is $275 each. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I just don't get it. Apparently I'm the only one... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Why is there a shortage of struts?
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| anthony |
Oct 13 2006, 05:50 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
FWIW, I've had the best luck finding local items that are heavy to ship by posting a WTB ad on the Pelican 911 for sale board.
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| 3liter914-6 |
Oct 13 2006, 08:44 PM
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Master of Clueless Posts Group: Benefactors Posts: 310 Joined: 12-October 03 From: State College, PA Member No.: 1,238 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE My situation is complicated by the fact that I already have calipers and hubs, and I don't want 911 A-arms. So I only need the struts. I have a set of Bilstein strut assemblies with good bils (they were good when I took them off at least, I just wanted konis). I'll sell them for whatever going rate is. |
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