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Old 06-16-2004, 11:14 AM
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Default Dumb Bilstein question: for my 1991 90 fwd Audi ....

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/60004/topbanner_autos.jpg"></center><p>Does anyone know if the Bilsteins are supposed to come with the blue dust cover on top, like the pics always show? Or can you get them...?

I just got a couple for the rear: HD #B36-2050 and there are no dust covers. Seems like they'd be a good idea. Reuse the old nasty ones, I guess, is the other solution....

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Default They should.

Every Bilstein I've seen and sold has them.
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Mine did.
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So... did Bimmerparts take them off... or...? I guess I can call and ask them...
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Default I would call and ask. Thats not really somethin to mess around with.

And you dont want to put old crappy dust covers on your new bling! thats like putting used tires on a new set of wheels. =)
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I agree call them up. They should come with them.
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Default Believe it or not... Bilstein says that part number should not have boots...

B36-2050 HD rear struts for 1991 Audi 80 or 90 Front Wheel Drive - no boot installed - says their database.

I guess I have to take them at their word. He said that Bilsteins are constructed completely differently than any other shocks on the market, so differences like these are found from time to time. The existing shocks have a dust boot but he said not to even try to use it. Just install as they come.

Uh, Ok... Well, thanks - sorry to bug everyone, but I thought it would be better to be sure of this BEFORE it's all put together again! THANKS!
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Default My rear Bilsteins did not come with boots. I use the OEMs. The fronts.......

did come with the Bilstein boot.
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Thanks Mister!
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Yours Welcome! ;O)
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