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wyliehd
08-31-2003, 07:22
Has anyone been able to get Bilstein Shocks lately? I ordered mine on July 18 and i am still waiting for them :confused: .
FirstDiesel
08-31-2003, 07:37
Where did you order them from?? Have you tried Kennedy to see if he has them in stock??

Drop me an email and I'll give you the guy I got them from before Kennedy sold them. He might have them in stock.

Larry at Miata dot net
AbqGeorge
08-31-2003, 09:59
Some folks on here boasted that "eshocks" had them. Placed my order, took 8 weeks! It would seem that Bilstein is in the enviable position of not being able to keep up with demand. The gentleman at eshocks told me they had orders for 60 sets, but only received 8 sets. Bilstein doles them out in an attempt to keep everyone happy.

Just installed mine yesterday. The OEMs with about 5,000 miles of towing were shot. Can't wait to give 'em a try.

Geo.
imported_
08-31-2003, 10:59
Received mine from eshocks last week. I had them on order for 6 weeks. I got a phone call from eshocks saying he got 8 sets in & i was one of the lucky 8 on list & wanted to know if i still wanted them...Of course i said yes....There installed & iam enjoying the smooth ride now.
Tinman
09-01-2003, 04:50
Picked mine up at RC Auto & Truck in Rockford Illinois. They are stocking distributor and had them in stock. WWW.rcautotruck.com, (http://WWW.rcautotruck.com,) hope this helps. If you call talk to Herb Sr. tell him you saw it on the Diesel Page.
Black Dog
09-02-2003, 06:09
I must have been lucky. I ordered mine through eshocks.com on July 28, and they showed up the next day. Is it the rear dually shocks that are the problem?
AlanL
09-02-2003, 14:28
I placed my order with Kennedy a few weeks ago now.

-Al
Colorado Kid
09-02-2003, 14:39
I'm not sure how long I waited, long enough that it seeemed like they'd never come. :( Got them from Kennedy and I've been enjoying the smooth ride for a couple weeks now. :cool:

Hang in there, they are worth the wait.
docl
09-02-2003, 14:58
Bought my Bilsteins from Kennedy, received in 4 days after placing the order for my '03 3500. These shocks are such an improvement over the stock shocks. If you want to significantly improve your trucks handling, stability, and ride then buy the bilsteins.
Tinman
09-02-2003, 20:35
Talked to Herb at RC Auto today, I guess I was Lucky. I just walked in and got the set he had in stock. He checked with Bilstein today and they said there is a National backlog of between 300 and 400 shocks for the front and rear of the late model Chevolet, GMC HD2500. I guess that is why there has been a delay in getting yours. I will say it is worth the wait.
fivenite
09-02-2003, 22:21
Could someone tell me the part numbers for Bilstein Shocks front and rear for 2003 GMC 2500HD CC D/M
wyliehd
09-03-2003, 06:42
These are the part numers i was given.
Fronts #BE5-6081-H0
Rears #BE5-6082-H0
Kennedy
09-03-2003, 07:01
The 2500's are back ordered. I have had some dually units here and there, and have received a couple 2500 units here and there.


Since Bilstein is mfg in Germany, they have to order ahead. I'm told it takes 4 months. With a new part number, there is no history, so forcasting is difficult. They have been selling WAY more than forcasted...