Bilstein HD Struts/Shocks Review
#41
which year and model of X do I need to buy to get "Lincoln" ride? Mine is 03 base model, definitely not a "Lincoln" suspension.
I was thinking about buying Town Car, it is bigger and more comfortable car with less fuel cost than X. (I have back problem and sometimes drive 700 miles to visit parents in MD.)
See MPG:
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find...18746&id=36474
I was thinking about buying Town Car, it is bigger and more comfortable car with less fuel cost than X. (I have back problem and sometimes drive 700 miles to visit parents in MD.)
See MPG:
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find...18746&id=36474
#42
Here is the place I bought my Bilsteins. http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/perfo...ar/x-type.html. And it appears they do carry the B6s for the X. You'll have to check the prices, which for me, at that time, the kit was cheaper than what was listed in the US - if you could even get the B12 kit in the US. Good luck!
Last edited by Jag4; 04-06-2019 at 05:13 PM.
#43
I don't think European cars have suspension like Lincolns, Cadillacs and Buicks have.
#44
You're never getting a Town Car ride out of the X without serious investment. In fact these cars, if not cared for, typically ride like rattle traps. Refresh the suspension and control arms, however, and you've got a reasonably quiet, rock solid highway cruiser.
Last edited by Jag4; 04-05-2019 at 07:14 PM.
#45
Here is the place I bought my Bilsteins. http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/perfo...ar/x-type.html. And it appears they do carry the B6s for the X. You'll have to check the prices, which for me, at that time, the kit was cheaper than what was listed in the US - if you could even get the B12 kit in the US. Good luck!
I could have purchased the fronts in the $230 to $260 price range many times, but wanted to get them at the lower price I originally ordered them at. Now all of the same companies list them starting at $230, and they still don't have them available to ship. I really don't like all these 15% to 30% price increases every couple of years. My X-type wagon is mainly a winter car, and it really isn't worth the extra money to put on B6 shocks.(B12 kit/B8 struts, I don't really want to lower the car, because it is fine driving in the snow as is. Lowering it some more might make snow driving more challenging.
The current shocks are fine, but I wanted the B6s when I planned to rebuild the front suspension and put on Brembo front brakes.
Last edited by Tijoe; 04-07-2019 at 10:27 AM. Reason: add a few words
#46
Pretty sure the market is a little better in the UK so they do have them in stock. I think I paid $930 US total for the B12 kit from UK. And I paid another $650 to have them installed in Los Angeles, CA.
#47
#48
Looks like B6 Bilsteins are no longer being made for x-types for the USA. Now I'll have to entertain installing adjustable coilovers.
From: John Trexler
Technical Sales and Warranty Support Expert
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc
T: +1 858 386-5900, Direct: +1 858 386-5986, Fax: +1 858 386-5901 john.trexler@thyssenkrupp.com
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc, 14102 Stowe Drive, Poway, CA 92064, USA, www.bilsteinus.com
Hi Joe,
In February our product management and engineering teams did a revision on the B6 front shock for the ‘02-08 X-Type shock and found that the fitment was not correct on US spec’d vehicles. Unfortunately they have discontinued this shock 35-051497 for US sale. Our best recommendation for the front is our B4 shock. We have one for the standard and another for the sport suspension. You would want to choose the shock that matches the OE suspension type fitted to your car. Please see illustrations below. If you have already purchased/installed the B6 for the rear it is perfectly acceptable to use the B4’s in the front with it.
From: John Trexler
Technical Sales and Warranty Support Expert
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc
T: +1 858 386-5900, Direct: +1 858 386-5986, Fax: +1 858 386-5901 john.trexler@thyssenkrupp.com
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc, 14102 Stowe Drive, Poway, CA 92064, USA, www.bilsteinus.com
Hi Joe,
In February our product management and engineering teams did a revision on the B6 front shock for the ‘02-08 X-Type shock and found that the fitment was not correct on US spec’d vehicles. Unfortunately they have discontinued this shock 35-051497 for US sale. Our best recommendation for the front is our B4 shock. We have one for the standard and another for the sport suspension. You would want to choose the shock that matches the OE suspension type fitted to your car. Please see illustrations below. If you have already purchased/installed the B6 for the rear it is perfectly acceptable to use the B4’s in the front with it.
#49
In February our product management and engineering teams did a revision on the B6 front shock for the ‘02-08 X-Type shock and found that the fitment was not correct on US spec’d vehicles. Unfortunately they have discontinued this shock 35-051497 for US sale. Our best recommendation for the front is our B4 shock. We have one for the standard and another for the sport suspension. You would want to choose the shock that matches the OE suspension type fitted to your car. Please see illustrations below. If you have already purchased/installed the B6 for the rear it is perfectly acceptable to use the B4’s in the front with it.
#51
if you want bilstieins comfort , which gives you a comfy ride i have these on mine ,and i dont feel any hard bumps
there here
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there here
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#52
Dennis.
The shocks/struts in the X-type wagon I want to upgrade are still in good shape. I have front refurbished/new suspension components with a Brembo Caliper upgrade I've been waiting to install based on a good price on the B6 Struts. I don't want to lower the car much because we use it as a winter/snow car and I would still like to be able to drive through 8-10 inches of snow on the road without plowing it around the front of the car.
The shocks/struts in the X-type wagon I want to upgrade are still in good shape. I have front refurbished/new suspension components with a Brembo Caliper upgrade I've been waiting to install based on a good price on the B6 Struts. I don't want to lower the car much because we use it as a winter/snow car and I would still like to be able to drive through 8-10 inches of snow on the road without plowing it around the front of the car.
#53
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The B8's were available for the x-type with Eibach's performance springs but you could only get it from the EU. I bought a set, directly from
Germany, a few years back and am still in awe at the performance difference. I live in So California so I'm not as concerned about my Jag becoming a snow plow in the winter. The lowering makes carving turns a thrill and would recommend the B8 w/Eibachs for anyone looking to improve their suspension.
As I recall the set, with shipping, cost me between $900 - $1000.
As an FYI from my weeks of research, the HDs (B6) are not made to work alongside lowering springs. This is the official word from Bilstein. You need to step up to the B8 struts which as far as I know, are not made for the X-Type (go figure). The B8 struts have a shorter stack, whereas the HDs (B6) are the same length as the factor
Germany, a few years back and am still in awe at the performance difference. I live in So California so I'm not as concerned about my Jag becoming a snow plow in the winter. The lowering makes carving turns a thrill and would recommend the B8 w/Eibachs for anyone looking to improve their suspension.
As I recall the set, with shipping, cost me between $900 - $1000.
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