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Which Bilsteins? 850 94

posted by  someone claiming to be Joe on  Wed Dec 27 03:20 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I have decided to install Bilsteins on my 94 850 Turbo wagon. I'd appreciate some feedback on which Bilstein part numbers for the front are correct for my application, as different retailers show different part numbers.

For instance, Bilstein's home page and IPD show AK2301 for the front. However, eshocks.com shows VN3-4358, with the note "except for T5". Since I have a T5, I guess I can't use this shock - but what's the difference between the T5 and other 850s regarding shocks, other than valving? Also, alleuro.com and others show V36-4015 for the front, with the note "850 91-98 & T5R." IPD shows this shock is for the 93 models only. Although I'm inclined to believe Bilstein and IPD folks know what they're talking about, I wonder what the difference is between AK2301, VN3-4358, and V36-4015? Where's thebest place to buy Bilsteins?

I'm also going to swap out the too stiff (IMHO) springs for some others and would like some feedback on applications and sources. Thanks.






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