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Bilstein 5100 Rear Lost It's oil

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bhaubold Enthusiast

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Bilstein 5100's, three years old, 29K miles. Right rear left a puddle of oil in my driveway. Anyone think I have a chance of getting replacements without sales slip?

 

While I'm here. The front shock silver finish has for the most part turn to rust. Seems like their quality has gone down hill some.

 

BTW, this is a 2WD and only driven on the road.

 

Bob

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MB2008LTZ Enthusiast

MB2008LTZ

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I put my 5100's on is august 2014 and after a northeast PA winter they where all rusty.....still work good though....but I was disappointed with the quality of the finish.

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A.J. Curtis Enthusiast

A.J. Curtis

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Bilstein 5100 and other Bilstein shocks with the "triple zinc finish" should all come with instructions....This is from Bilstein - "ZINC PLATED FINISH (9200/8125/6112/5165/5160/5125/5100 Series) 9200 Series, 8125 Series, 5165 Series, 5160 Series, 5125 Series, and 5100 Series feature a proprietary BILSTEIN zinc plated finish. This finish must be serviced in order to maintain its luster. Particularly in moist climates, a protective coating, such as a wax or lubricating oil should be periodically applied to prevent tarnishing. This finish is not covered under warranty."

 

It drives me nuts that even on their page its not mentioned anywhere but at his link on the 2nd to last page:

http://cart.bilsteinus.com/pdfs/off-road.pdf

 

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