Are Bilstein shocks a direct fit into a Vn strut

[Brandon355Participant VictoriaVE SS View build HERE Member since: October 16, 2018 Posts: 3]

has anybody installed bilstein shocks into VN commodore struts? Are they a direct replacement with the original shocks or do the struts need modifications to accept the bilstein shocks like the VT to VE commodores

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

I dont know vn. But vs yeah its an insert that has to be modified into the existing strut its not a direct fit. So if vn is same same as vs then yes.

 

Be like this same deal

fitting koni inserts to gm struts guide vn/vz

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[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

I thought the Bilsteins needed a top mount sleeve welded on?

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Anonymous wrote:

I thought the Bilsteins needed a top mount sleeve welded on?

 

could be right I assumed they are the same as koni

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Nah pretty sure you cut the tops off and weld on the new part.. I may be wrong it’s happened in the past 

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Anonymous wrote:

I thought the Bilsteins needed a top mount sleeve welded on?

 

 

you are correct

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/bilstein-shock-inserts-a-quick-how-to.234183/

[Brandon355Participant VictoriaVE SS View build HERE Member since: October 16, 2018 Posts: 3]

It turns out that the bilstein shocks fit into VB to VP struts as a direct replacement for the standard shock, I brought a set and have installed them with no modifications required.

Turns out these were used in most brock group a cars the walkinshaw and Vn group a.

the weld on sleeve is only required for VR onwards.

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[ImmortalityParticipant 97 HSV Senator 185i 02 VX L67 Calais View build HERE Member since: August 31, 2015 Posts: 535]

^^^ that sounds about right,  I’ve got Bilstein shock inserts in my VH and it was done without welding anything.

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Great info, my last VB was only 3 years old when I got it so it’s been awhile…

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