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Old 10-03-2011, 03:28 PM
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Default C5/6 Coilover rebuilding, how long did you wait for Bilstien West????................

I have a set of coilover's that need to be rebuilt

they have a DOM of 2006, about 10k miles, noticed some oil.....which I assume must have leaked nitrogen

Any other option besides Bilstien West?? about 90/shock for rebuild/charge/oil

Thanks very much
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Not to steal your thread, but I nice thing about the Penskes is that you can rebuild them yourself.
Old 10-03-2011, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
Not to steal your thread, but I nice thing about the Penskes is that you can rebuild them yourself.
With the appropriate equipment... you can do lots of things yourself with the right patience, training, and tools...
Old 10-04-2011, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
Not to steal your thread, but I nice thing about the Penskes is that you can rebuild them yourself.
Brian,

Do you know a web primer on how to change shock oil and do thing like put new oring seals in etc... I think there is a special way to "bleed" the shock cansister or something like that when refilling shocks. Do you know a place to get shock parts like shaft wipers etc.?
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Gary has the manual on his site

http://hardbarusa.com/PenskeManual.pdf

more good stuff

http://hardbarusa.com/other.php?page=documents
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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
Not to steal your thread, but I nice thing about the Penskes is that you can rebuild them yourself.
Serious note, whats the cost of entry with a set of penskes? Like you keep talking about. You are on a penske kick as of late
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Picked mine up used for $2500

You can get them for $1700 used w/o the coils

how much for double adjustable Bilsteins?
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......ok

let's get back on track here with rebuilding c/o shock bodies......

anyone here have experience with Bilstein West.????

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I have been dealing with them for many many years. My wife and I stopped in one day for a visit this August.
Their lead times vary with work load. Normally a week or two. In the spring they are crazy busy with last minute racers. They also have a expedite service to have them done in 3 or less days, for 25ish more a shock. Overall I have been happy with their service out there. They will be getting faster and faster as their trick new work stations get the final setup!!!

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