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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 09:28 AM
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Can someone confirm the part number for Bilstein front shocks.

I am not looking for a lift and will reuse the OEM springs, but I think I need the Bilstein 4600. Everything I see online though indicates that 4600s are rear shocks.

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Another thought

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Originally Posted by MDSteamer
Another thought

Eibach E60-59-005-01-10
never thought about these as I’m not looking for a lift, but I guess I would just leave it at the lowest setting. I also see some sales on these in Canada.

is it straightforward to put OEM coils on these?
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Read these instructions.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=eibach...c21184f3069764
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Originally Posted by asticot
Can someone confirm the part number for Bilstein front shocks.

I am not looking for a lift and will reuse the OEM springs, but I think I need the Bilstein 4600. Everything I see online though indicates that 4600s are rear shocks.

thanks in advance
When I converted my 07 GX470 using the Meteltech spring conversion to keep the kept the stock height used this set of
4600s. 4600s.
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Originally Posted by NEPAKevin
When I converted my 07 GX470 using the Meteltech spring conversion to keep the kept the stock height used this set of 4600s.
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thanks that’s what I was looking for. I ordered the Bilstein 4600s front shocks
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FWIW, I also replaced the strut tops at the same time. Just don't do what I did and try to reassemble with the spring retaining plates in the wrong direction. The Bilstein plates face the opposite direction of the factory ones so that the springs sit inside them and apparently I was dense that night as in retrospect it should have been obvious.
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