What's new
Porsche 911 UK Enthusiasts Online Community Discussion Forum GB

Welcome to the @Porsche911UK website. Register a free account today to become a member! Sign up is quick and easy, then you can view, participate in topics and posts across the site that covers all things Porsche.

Already registered and looking to recovery your account, select 'login in' and then the 'forget your password' option.

AIB Porsche Insurance offer a bespoke personal lines for all your insurance needs. Call us now for an instant quote and cover

997 C4S rear shocks, rebuild?

R

Riccardo

Monza
Joined
25 Oct 2011
Messages
159
Hello,

I am considering, based on initial suggestion from my indy, to have my rear shock absorbers replaced.

From initial research I understand that Bilstein UK (oem supplier) can refurbish these. This would have a huge saving on cost!

Has anyone gone down this route?

Also, in case of alternatives, what should I replace with? Bilstein B4? OEM Porsche? Not looking for anything beyond factory.

Thanks in advance.
 
Riccardo said:
Hello,

I am considering, based on initial suggestion from my indy, to have my rear shock absorbers replaced.

From initial research I understand that Bilstein UK (oem supplier) can refurbish these. This would have a huge saving on cost!

Has anyone gone down this route?

Also, in case of alternatives, what should I replace with? Bilstein B4? OEM Porsche? Not looking for anything beyond factory.

Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...

Given the labour, and while you are in there jobs, geo etc, I went new Bilstein - exactly the same as OEM, from same manufacturer, but cheaper. Only problem is getting them - they are often on back order.
 
I recently bought a set of B4s from D911, so they have had stock in the recent past.

For the price it seems just as easy to fit new ones?
 
Thanks for the views. I called Bilstein UK and the refurb cost is £90 each. I believe that a new shock absorber is more towards £300 each? I assume that all the other labour/work that goes along with it is the same in either case, so still would be a consideable saving?

Btw, is it the B4 Bilstein that is the identical one as Porsche? (as opposed to B6, B8, B16... etc.).
 
Hey, no more opinions on this?

Would be great to at least have some feedback re B4/B6 etc Bilstein. Thanks!
 
It's my understanding that B4s are essentially the same as the Porsche dampers. B6's etc are intended to provide a different sort of ride.

Mine's a daily so I'm replacing my leaky dampers with B4's, although I also have PASM with the DSC controller.
 
Have Bilstein UK indicated how long it would take? I would cerainly consider doing this myself rather than buying new
I personally think its a no-brainer, £90 each to rebuild v £250 odd each for new, as long as you have the time to enable them to be rebuilt and can cope with the car being unusable till they are done - some dont have that luxury as the car is a daily driver. :thumb:

https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod...in-B4-REAR-shock-absorber-26-147543-VA7-E754/
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

O
For Sale 2 x NEW 997 Bilstein B4 rear shock absorbers 24-147477
Replies
2
Views
643
Oggy172
O
gizlaroc
  • Locked
Sold SOLD! Bilstein suspension complete - 996 C4/C4S/Turbo (New)
Replies
2
Views
563
gizlaroc
gizlaroc
Porsche News
KALMAR Automotive debuts RS-6, the ‘Adventure Range’ any terrain water-cooled 911
Replies
0
Views
358
Porsche News
Porsche News
P
  • Locked
Sold 18" 996/997 Work Brombacher 3 Piece Wheels
Replies
7
Views
697
pye21
P
M
Tractive suspension and Warranty
Replies
3
Views
779
IMI A
IMI A
L
Hello again, 997 C2S owner again!
Replies
14
Views
2K
911UK
911UK
K
Shocking Question?
Replies
1
Views
914
iainwarner6
I
Porsche service and tuning

Latest posts

New Threads

Porsche Model Range

Porsche 911

Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977

Porsche Hypercars

Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT Porsche GT1 Porsche GT1 Porsche 959 Porsche 959

Other Current Porsche Model

Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Boxster: 1997- Porsche Boxster: 1997-

Porsche Legacy Models

Porsche 928 Porsche 928 Porsche 968 Porsche 968 Porsche 944 Porsche 944 Porsche 924 Porsche 924 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 Porsche 912 Porsche 912 Porsche 904 Porsche 904 Porsche 550 Porsche 550 Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Porsche 356

Forum statistics

Threads
124,533
Messages
1,441,243
Members
48,944
Latest member
Spider69

porsche insurance porsche parts porsche sales porsche car sales porsche for sale
porsche classic sales porsche tuning porsche sold porsche specialist porsche engine rebuilds porsche driver training porsche car sales porsche exhausts

Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. XenForo theme by xenfocus

www.911uk.com @Porsche911UK THE DEFINITIVE PORSCHE FORUM Copyright © 911UK 2002-2024 All rights reserved.

911uk.com is not associated and is wholly independent of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE, Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG, Porsche Cars GB, its subsidiaries and offical Porsche centres. Any word, phrase or graphic that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organisation are registered trademarks of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE and Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.

Back
Top