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How to test Bilsteins when OFF the car? 140-160

posted by  Alex Z on  Tue Nov 28 22:21 CST 2006
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As was pointed out, Bilstein can rebuild them..... but the "proper" way to test off the car would be with a shock dyno (something I doubt that a podunk shop would have tho). You could also look for the obvious signs of damage like leaking oil, or try to compress/extend the shocks by hand.

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