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Old Mar 10, 2026 | 02:15 PM
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changing struts on GK this year

will be using Bilstein B4s. Bilstein has them for the front ,but they list no part number for the rears. they do list one, however, for the rears on the previous gen Fit. it's my understanding i can use these on the GK?
 

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Old Mar 11, 2026 | 11:51 AM
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@bill bosco Bill, when you get these Bilsteins installed, let us know how it went and how well they improved the handling.
 
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Originally Posted by bill bosco
will be using Bilstein B4s. Bilstein has them for the front ,but they list no part number for the rears. they do list one, however, for the rears on the previous gen Fit. it's my understanding i can use these on the GK?
There are lots of videos online about them "exploding" when people disassemble them. You have a spring compressor, right?
 
Old Mar 12, 2026 | 08:00 AM
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There are lots of videos online about them "exploding" when people disassemble them. You have a spring compressor, right?
yea i've got one, i've done a few struts through the years. you just have to be careful. i was more worried about the rears, but apparently you don't have to completely remove the
trunk panels to get at upper retaining nut. i watched the video, thank God for youtube!
 
Old Mar 12, 2026 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bill bosco
yea i've got one, i've done a few struts through the years. you just have to be careful. i was more worried about the rears, but apparently you don't have to completely remove the
trunk panels to get at upper retaining nut. i watched the video, thank God for youtube!
Good to hear!
 
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