BILSTEIN SHOCKS Destroyed

[JT58Bronc]

Definitely not a good design. I live in FL but very rainy summers and high humidity they may not last either.

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[ScLeCo]

Is this a rust belt only issue?

No. I live nowhere near salt of any kind and mine looked like ass after only 9 months.

 

[Rick U]

Are the 6100’s a direct replacement for a Sasquatch? I do not want to change the height.

 

[DefNotBuddyLee]

I believe the fix is to fill the shock with ATF through the exposed hole, then use a rubber stopper to plug the hole.

 

[carrellslake]

Is this a rust belt only issue?

No. I live in a high desert and while my reservoirs haven't fallen off, they all have discoloration around the reservoir like fluid is weeping out.

 

[Y2KFirehawk]

Are the 6100’s a direct replacement for a Sasquatch? I do not want to change the height.

I wonder the same. Retain springs swap to 6100s? I feel like I read about the 6100s so much but still not certain of this answer.

 

[CarmeloS]

Sucks that it happened, we should have a badge for that though, bit of a badge of honor xD


https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bilstein-you-have-some-s’plaining-to-do-.95869/

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/21k-bilstein-failure-denied.95001/

https://thebronconation.com/general-bronco-discussion-n.139/bilstein-shock-reservoir-fell-off-t.20689/

So whaddya replacing them with?

 

[Aonarch]

Both technically incorrect.

The black piece saying "BILSTEIN" is a plastic sleeve that covers the reservoir. Probably protects from small rock strikes but I bet it also traps moisture exacerbating the issue.

This is my '23 bought late July 2023. So only one MN winter on them, and I am religious about winter carwashes that spray the underbody off from salt and grime during the winter months.

Already rusting in the gap bewteen rezi and shock body. I spray some oil on them to try and prolong the inevitable.

I'd ditch the plastic and put a metal hose clamp around the shock and reservoirs.

6100s are the way to go. Swap over springs, top hats, etc and off you go.

60mm bodies, no reservoir needed unless you are racing in Baja.

 

[TXBronco1313]

Are you ignoring the obvious of the missing reservoir?

I did say “besides visually looking terrible” I was referring to stuff like grinding, steering, etc..

 

[prospectfour]

Yeah, you can bet your ass my Hitachis will last forever!!!!
Didn't even have to pay extra for them!!

Unfortunately, the plan is to change out to some good ones with a lift whenever they wear out .....

Manual transmissions grinding, Bilstein shocks exploding, hard tops delaminating....

Meet the 4dr auto OBX...the real king

 

[CarmeloS]

Manual transmissions grinding, Bilstein shocks exploding, hard tops delaminating....

Meet the 4dr auto OBX...the real king

Got none of those issues, all hail the Real Bronco

 

[Poppavein]

Are the 6100’s a direct replacement for a Sasquatch? I do not want to change the height.

6100s require Sasquatch springs. I believe the shocks are adjustable so you can maintain the same height.

 

[Aonarch]

Are the 6100’s a direct replacement for a Sasquatch? I do not want to change the height.

Yes, they have 6 points of adjustability. They take your factory Sasquatch springs, so same spring rates.

In the instructions it will tell you what position to place the shocks in for the ride height that you want.

 

[userdude]

Got none of those issues, all hail the Real Bronco

What shocks does the non-Sas have?

 

[JBlanco]

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