MR2 Owners Club Forum banner
21 - 40 of 77 Posts
Discussion starter · #23 ·
boooost said:
is there different types of Bilstein or only one type

Bilstein HD's
Yup, the HD's are the only type of Bilsteins for the MKII. They are a sport, non-adjustable, strut replacement.
 
When I was shopping for struts last year this was my other option. AutoZone could special order them but I don't know about now. They might have a set sitting in a warehouse somewhere. Part Number:V36-4018
 
Just had UPS drop off my struts! Looks like the Bilsteins are available again! I have all four sitting on my floor!
 
They're were the HD's but also the Oem one's that came on special edition 95s in the U.s. and 95-99's in Japan. They are different aren't they?
 
After doing a good deal of searching I have found that the struts that came on the 94-95 USDM cars are Bilstein TC struts (they are just below the HD in the Bilstein product line). The later JDM cars have the Bilstein HD struts as standard equipment. Also many people have stated that the TRD struts are in fact Bilstein HD and even have the same part number as the HD Bilstein that you can buy direct from Bilstein.
 
Discussion starter · #29 ·
YES! UPS is scheduled to deliver mine today. So it's official, the Bisteins are available again, I just wonder for how long?
 
Where did you guys get your bilstein HDs from?
 
www.Allshocks.com www.Allsprings.com www.TurnerMotorsport.com


They are all the same company. The guy I dealt with was Kevin Foote ( I believe that was his name). He was the one that actually called Bilstein to find out if they were gonna do the fronts again or not (everyone else I called told me that it was no longer made). I think JDMKevin ordered through a company in Texas I believe.
 
Discussion starter · #32 ·
Luni said:
Where did you guys get your bilstein HDs from?
I got mine from ProAm Parts (http://proamtdw.com). They are a pretty small shop in Texas and had the whole set for a good price. Basically anyone who previously carried them can order a set from Bilstein's warehouse, you just have to convince them the fronts are not discontinued anymore. :p
 
I have Summit Racing getting me some....they're on back order so I'm told it will take bout 3 weeks. A friendly price also....180 bucks per corner.

If indeed the OEM shocks are Bilstein they can be rebuilt/revalved by Bilstein for 75 bucks ea. + parts.
 
9146er said:
I have Summit Racing getting me some....they're on back order so I'm told it will take bout 3 weeks. A friendly price also....180 bucks per corner.

If indeed the OEM shocks are Bilstein they can be rebuilt/revalved by Bilstein for 75 bucks ea. + parts.

Not sure if they would do that or not seeing as how they are OEM. Also you could buy the OEM ones for around $50 apiece if you get them from the correct place (which would be outside of the US).


Image


I believe these are the Bilstein TC struts that came on the 94-95 USDM models. Toyota USA showed different part numbers for the different years until recently and now how the exact same part number for all years MR2.
 
Anyone know how the oem toyota struts feel compared to the Koni struts? Has anyone ridden on both - if so post up your thoughts. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with the Koni struts or with the oem ones. Thanks all!
 
Discussion starter · #38 · (Edited)
Desertheatracin said:
Any more info on getting the oem bilsteins in the us new? Price? Would like to look into purchasing a set.
As far as I know, you can still order them from any shop that sells Bilsteins. The factory made another batch, so the warehouse had them in stock a few weeks ago, but that may be the last of them for a while once they run out.

I got my set from ProAm parts in TX. http://proamtdw.com/default.htm I think they were around $600 shipped.
 
I was able to purchase a set back in September from a Bilstein distributor in Canada. They special ordered the fronts from the factory in Germany. It took almost 2 months before I got the struts.
 
21 - 40 of 77 Posts