[Cass23VSU4]

Oddly, enough I did finally get these part numbers for the Cruze confirmed from Bilstein.

B6 (HD)
OEM Replacement:
Front Left: 35-171669
Front Right: 35-171676
Rear: 24-171687

B8(Sport)
For Lowering Springs:
Front Left: 35-171690
Front Right: 35-171706
Rear: 24-171717

And the mamma jamma

B14 (PSS)
[Rides like B6 + Matched Progressive rate spring]
#47-171725

 

[Cass23VSU4]

I know this is going to sound like a waste of money, honest, but this is the route I'm going with:

1) I'm taking small steps and replacing the OEM Struts and Shocks with the Bilstein B6(HD). Gotta get a feel of what real dampers feel like instead of the OEM twin-tube pogo sticks. Since the B6's are designed to be rugged this should give me enough time to figure out new wheel options ( Diesel 5 x 115 bolt, 70.3 bore, 35-44mm offset range and 18lbs wheel weight with TPMS) and of course brake upgrades.

2) After the custom wheel and brake measurements are taken, mocked up and evaluated (cardboard is your friend here). Then I'll get those two ordered up and installed. Last but not least, I'll revisit ride height, handling and center of gravity.

* All of the above is from learning this mod stuff the hard way years ago. There's a fine line between what you need and what the vehicle needs...want has a very small role to play especially when it interferes with your needs and the vehicles needs.

 

[Cass23VSU4]

Happy modding! We have a very unique year ahead.