Bilstein Shock Absorbers

The History of Bilstein

When August Bilstein laid the foundations for the innovation incubator BILSTEIN in Altenvoerde in Germany's Westphalia region in 1873, nobody had any idea of the crucial influence the company's products would one day have on the driving comfort and safety of cars. Instead, it was metal window fittings - sold under the catchy name of AUBI, an abbreviation of August Bilstein - that soon made the company famous far beyond the boundaries of Bilstein's local region and even abroad.

A whole series of technical innovations followed and the revenues earned through these patents provided a solid basis for the later successes of what was still a young company. In order to meet the exacting quality demands already in the preliminary stage of manufacturing the fittings, the company set up its own strip iron rolling mill in 1919. In line with the motto "A rolling stone gathers no moss", Hans Bilstein, who had taken over the running of the company from his father, returned to his native Westphalia from the USA, which in the 1920s was still a long way away, bringing with him new concepts for nickel- and chrome-plating processes.

The name BILSTEIN has for many decades been closely associated with high tech in the field of suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position in the future, BILSTEIN became a division of ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG in 1988 and a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2005. The partnership and co-operation within the group will enable the company to continue to inspire with innovations in the traditional BILSTEIN way.

Bilstein Shock Absorber Benefits:

• Monotube gas pressure technology
• Easy to install; direct bolt-on; no modification required
• Improved vehicle control and stability
• Precise handling, ultimate performance, and incredible comfort
• Unique piston design offers greater sensitivity and superior vehicle control
• Manufacturers Lifetime Warranty

For well over 50 years, Bilstein shocks have led the way as competition-proven shock absorbers that deliver unmatched performance. Through a proven design and a focus on quality control, Bilstein shocks set the standard for shock absorber efficiency, with technological innovation and long-lasting performance that are simply unrivaled. Whether your vehicle is stock or lifted, you can find a set of Bilstein shocks that will mount in the factory shock mount locations, right here.

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