[Blasirl]

Just to confirm, these are the extras you can get to go with everything? I recently got new mounts and links but debating on ordering the covers and bushings.

Sorry for the delay, I did not know you had asked a question and wasn't monitoring this thread - so - it looks like XR answered, but as a follow up:

The generic answer to your question is yes. The mounts though, ended up being the wrong type

and I am still waiting on the replacements. Whenever they show up, I'll list the new numbers here.

Front strut plates for 14 LT - need photos

 

[lonewolf04]

Been checking around and a few places are stating Bilstein has discontinued the B6 front option? This is disheartening because I have the B6 rears and wanted to get matching fronts.

 

[XtremeRevolution]

Been checking around and a few places are stating Bilstein has discontinued the B6 front option? This is disheartening because I have the B6 rears and wanted to get matching fronts.

Have you contacted BNR to see if you could get them ordered? I have a link posted in the main thread...

I had mine ordered from Germany. Took 6 weeks to get here. Well worth the wait. They might just be "discontinued" from being stocked in the US, but last I checked people could still get them.

 

[XtremeRevolution]

Confirmed with BNR, they can still get them, it will just take a while for them to arrive.

 

[lonewolf04]

AUTOZONE CAN NOW ORDER THE B6 FRONT STRUTS!

I have been keeping an eye on the front B6 struts since I purchased the rears from Autozne back in Jan. 2017. They FINALLY have the fronts available for purchase. So this is another source to get them from locally and utilize the lifetime warranty with a lot less hassle. Before I could only ever find B4 OE or the B8 performance struts available from a local retailer.

 

[XtremeRevolution]

Just an update. I drove 16 hours on the highway this past weekend on a road trip from Chicago to Duluth, MN, at 1040 miles roughly driven. These shocks handle very nicely on the highway. It was me and another guy in the car, going 50-80mph. Solid, stable ride all the way throughout. My experience has not changed since I bought them. I still strongly recommend them. They swallow up larger road anomalies and imperfections like it's nothing while sticking hard to the road in all other conditions.

 

[mechguy78]

Good to hear as I am still waiting on mine to come in. Last update pushed them back another couple months.

 

[froyofanatic]

I use Bilstein B6s on my race car and they've been great.

You can send them back to Bilstein NA and they will rebuild them when they wear out. You have the option of getting them custom valved at that time too.

Bilsteins seem to be back ordered everywhere. I don't know why. None of the guys in my series can get the shocks, and we're required to use them by rule.

I've been considering them for my HB with the factory accessory suspension kit but they're sold out everywhere. I don't care so much about grip--the little thing sticks amazingly well as is--but I'd like some better ride control.

 

[mechguy78]

I use Bilstein B6s on my race car and they've been great.

You can send them back to Bilstein NA and they will rebuild them when they wear out. You have the option of getting them custom valved at that time too.

Bilsteins seem to be back ordered everywhere. I don't know why. None of the guys in my series can get the shocks, and we're required to use them by rule.

I've been considering them for my HB with the factory accessory suspension kit but they're sold out everywhere. I don't care so much about grip--the little thing sticks amazingly well as is--but I'd like some better ride control.

So it’s not just an issue from my parts dealer, everyone’s having an issue with getting Bilsteins? I’ve been waiting for several months now and was told sometime in September was the new estimated ship date. I’ll be waiting on these to come in.

 

[froyofanatic]

Anecdotally, I know a LOT of people that are waiting for them, for months. We're even considering a rule change due to lack of part availability.

So it’s not just an issue from my parts dealer, everyone’s having an issue with getting Bilsteins? I’ve been waiting for several months now and was told sometime in September was the new estimated ship date. I’ll be waiting on these to come in.

 

[crunch21]

sigh, going to add this onto my to do list for my car. on top of lightweight black rims and eventually the BNR tune.

these struts don't wreck daily commute comfiness and add to cornering?

Would this be overkill for someone who just commutes and does on weekend drives through the mountains every other weekend? I wouldnt be sort of stupid putting something like this on if i have no intention on racing or going to the track right? Id have to assume an installation and parts bill would be around $1500

 

[XtremeRevolution]

sigh, going to add this onto my to do list for my car. on top of lightweight black rims and eventually the BNR tune.

these struts don't wreck daily commute comfiness and add to cornering?

Would this be overkill for someone who just commutes and does on weekend drives through the mountains every other weekend? I wouldnt be sort of stupid putting something like this on if i have no intention on racing or going to the track right? Id have to assume an installation and parts bill would be around $1500

I would have no regrets driving this car daily with these shocks. Yes you feel minor road imperfections more but you feel larger road imperfections less. They handle a lot of abuse and at stock ride height, you still have all the suspension travel you need to keep the car from feeling uncomfortable.

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[abeke]

Hi all, I'm thinking upgrade my shocks to B6 it's a bit pricey in my country. So can I replace for example first front pair then after sometime(1-2 months) rear shocks? In this case which is better to replace 1st?
Also I want to change strut mounts can you post here part numbers. What about springs can I use OEM with B6?

 

[XtremeRevolution]

Hi all, I'm thinking upgrade my shocks to B6 it's a bit pricey in my country. So can I replace for example first front pair then after sometime(1-2 months) rear shocks? In this case which is better to replace 1st?
Also I want to change strut mounts can you post here part numbers. What about springs can I use OEM with B6?

You can do that, just replacing front at first and then the rear. That wouldn't be a problem.

You can use the OEM springs with the B6.

As for strut mounts, you can use any of them, not sure what you have in your country though. Check with your parts store or dealership for that.

 

[abeke]

You can do that, just replacing front at first and then the rear. That wouldn't be a problem.

You can use the OEM springs with the B6.

As for strut mounts, you can use any of them, not sure what you have in your country though. Check with your parts store or dealership for that.

Wow that was fast reply. For strut mounts can I replace with this one - Lemforder, PN:35312 01?

 

[lonewolf04]

So it’s not just an issue from my parts dealer, everyone’s having an issue with getting Bilsteins? I’ve been waiting for several months now and was told sometime in September was the new estimated ship date. I’ll be waiting on these to come in.

Yikes, means I should order know in prep for replacing before winter hits I guess... Not good to hear.

 

[rescueswimmer]

I was told from Billstein this morning not to expect the B6's for the cruze until Sometime late December, but he also said the ride would be much harsher for a daily driver and I should use the B4's

The one thing that I can't seem to find/concerned. I have a diesel which has different part numbers from ACDELCO and KYB Excel G's which it should since the car is heavier, but MONROE/Gabriel and Billstein all use the same strut numbers for all 3 models of cruises. Anybody have any info on that. I cancelled my order from 3 months ago with Summit for the B6's and and went with the KYB's for about 170 less, I'll let you know how it works out.

 

[mechguy78]

Rears came in last week, last update on getting the fronts was late October.

 

[XtremeRevolution]

I was told from Billstein this morning not to expect the B6's for the cruze until Sometime late December, but he also said the ride would be much harsher for a daily driver and I should use the B4's

The one thing that I can't seem to find/concerned. I have a diesel which has different part numbers from ACDELCO and KYB Excel G's which it should since the car is heavier, but MONROE/Gabriel and Billstein all use the same strut numbers for all 3 models of cruises. Anybody have any info on that. I cancelled my order from 3 months ago with Summit for the B6's and and went with the KYB's for about 170 less, I'll let you know how it works out.

I can absolutely state that the ride is not "much harsher" for the B6s on the Cruze. It is stiffer, but it feels sporty, more like a BMW, not harsh by any means. I find that I can now run the tires at OEM sidewall pressure and the ride is quite nice.

If you're not looking for a sporty ride, the KYB shocks will do fine and will feel close to stock.

 

[jmlo96]

I can absolutely state that the ride is not "much harsher" for the B6s on the Cruze. It is stiffer, but it feels sporty, more like a BMW, not harsh by any means. I find that I can now run the tires at OEM sidewall pressure and the ride is quite nice.

If you're not looking for a sporty ride, the KYB shocks will do fine and will feel close to stock.

I have the Bilstein B4s on my Cruze and they ride fantastic. I can't speak for the B6, but I think the B4s ride great. They do an amazing job at soaking up the big bumps and keeping the car well controlled. I won't say it makes the Cruze ride like an old LeSabre with air shocks, its more like how luxury German cars ride.

Paired with my Turanza Serenity Plus tires, I'd say my Cruze rides better than any of the new Cadillacs. The B4s are also about the same price as the KYB or OEM shocks/struts.