How To Measure a Bilstein Shock

ALSO AVAILABLE: Bilstein Shock Specifications

Eye to Eye An eye to eye shock is measured from the center of one eyelet to the center of the other eyelet.

Bilstein eye-to-eye

Stem to Eye A stem to eye shock is measured from the base of the stem where the mounting hardware rests to the center of the eyelet.

Bilstein pin-to-eye

Stem to Stem A stem to stem shock is measured from the base of the stem where the mounting hardware rests to the base of the other stem where the mounting hardware rests.

Bilstein pin-to-pin


NOTE: Shocks that use a "Bar Pin" mount are measured the same way as an "Eye" mount. For example, if it was a "Stem to Bar Pin" shock, then you would measure it the same as you would for a "Stem to Eye" shock.