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bcolins
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 Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 8:13 pm Post subject: Is the Bilstein B4 front shock absorber a good choice for 03 MV? |
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| I’ve seen Bilstein B4 front shocks listed at $68 each which seems a pretty good price if that’s a good choice for a front shock. I have a 2003 MV and Carry about 3-500 Pounds of cooler, camp stove, microwave battery bank, and camping gear ETC. |
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MrPulldown
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Is the Bilstein B4 front shock absorber a good choice for 03 MV? |
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| bcolins wrote: |
| I’ve seen Bilstein B4 front shocks listed at $68 each which seems a pretty good price if that’s a good choice for a front shock. I have a 2003 MV and Carry about 3-500 Pounds of cooler, camp stove, microwave battery bank, and camping gear ETC. |
Where did you find that deal?
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MrPulldown
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Is the Bilstein B4 front shock absorber a good choice for 03 MV? |
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Just noticed you said B4.
Would think that shock would be a little soft for the van, even for the MV.
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almond
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: Is the Bilstein B4 front shock absorber a good choice for 03 MV? |
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| bcolins wrote: |
| I’ve seen Bilstein B4 front shocks listed at $68 each which seems a pretty good price if that’s a good choice for a front shock. I have a 2003 MV and Carry about 3-500 Pounds of cooler, camp stove, microwave battery bank, and camping gear ETC. |
Can get the B4 for $52 at rockauto.com
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/volkswagen,200...orber,7556
The HD are $104 ish |
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carlos_magnum
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Is the Bilstein B4 front shock absorber a good choice for 03 MV? |
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| I bought my Bilstein HD's from 4wheelonline. Ride is much better and controlled. There is less body roll also. |
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bcolins
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| Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: Is the Bilstein B4 front shock absorber a good choice for 03 MV? |
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| carlos_magnum wrote: |
| I bought my Bilstein HD's from 4wheelonline. Ride is much better and controlled. There is less body roll also. |
Is that the Bilstein B6? |
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EurovanPete
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| Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: Is the Bilstein B4 front shock absorber a good choice for 03 MV? |
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| bcolins wrote: |
| carlos_magnum wrote: |
| I bought my Bilstein HD's from 4wheelonline. Ride is much better and controlled. There is less body roll also. |
Is that the Bilstein B6? |
I believe so yes if they are blue and yellow they are most likely HD’s or B6 . |
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carlos_magnum
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| Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Is the Bilstein B4 front shock absorber a good choice for 03 MV? |
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| Yes, the blue/yellow ones. |
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