Bilstein 26-218496 | B6 Performance (DampTronic) | Shock Absorber

SKU 26-218496

Bilstein B6 Performance (DampTronic) dampers are a performance upgrade to OE dampers designed to be paired with OE factory springs. All of the active features of the factory electronic suspension, along with the factory controls, will be retained with the installation of these dampers. Each damper is rigorously tested for quality that meets or exceeds OE standards and features application specific valve settings with a monotube design to bring out the best handling performance of a vehicle.

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Product Specs for Bilstein 26-218496

Instructions:Installation Instructions
SeriesB6 Performance (DampTronic)
Warranty:Bilstein Warranty
UPC: 651860702902
MPN: 26-218496
Boot Included: No
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Chassis Code: 991
Finish: Clear Anodized
Internal Design: Monotube
Lower Mount Type: Clevis
Series: B6 Performance (DampTronic)
Spring Seat Included: Yes
Title: Bilstein Shock Absorbers
Upper Mount Type: Stem
Part Interchange:
- Porsche: 991 333 053 04; 991 333 053 06; 991 333 053 22; 991 333 053 08; 991 333 053 19; 991 333 053 21; 991 333 053 09; 991 333 053 10; 991 333 053 29; 991 333 053 26; 991 333 053 24; 991 333 053 23; 991 333 053 25; 991 333 053 28; 991 333 053 19; 991 333 053 22; 991 333 053 10; 991 333 053 08; 991 333 053 09; 991 333 053 04; 991 333 053 06; 991 333 053 21; 991 333 053 09; 991 333 053 10; 991 333 053 04; 991 333 053 06; 991 333 053 22; 991 333 053 08; 991 333 053 19; 991 333 053 21; 991 333 053 04; 991 333 053 10; 991 333 053 19; 991 333 053 21; 991 333 053 08; 991 333 053 22; 991 333 053 06; 991 333 053 09; 991 333 053 26; 991 333 053 23; 991 333 053 28; 991 333 053 22; 991 333 053 08; 991 333 053 04; 991 333 053 06; 991 333 053 29; 991 333 053 24; 991 333 053 25; 991 333 053 19; 991 333 053 10; 991 333 053 09; 991 333 053 21

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Bilstein 26-218496 Details

Bilstein B6 - Performance DampTronic

Bilstein B6 Performance DampTronic shock absorbers and struts are a performance upgrade to factory stock dampers. Unlike other brands, these retain all the features of the factory electronic suspension, along with the factory controls. The quality meets or exceeds OE standards and features application specific valve settings with a monotube design to bring out the best handling performance of your vehicle. They provide improved safety and handling performance in a package compatible with factory electronic damping control.

Features & Benefits:

Direct fit, no modification required.
Bilstein gas pressure technology.
Maintains the active factory system.
Enhanced quality and comfort.
Improvement in safety and performance without additional spring changes (standard springs can be used).
Ability to switch rapidly from comfortable, everyday mode to sporty setting.

Vehicle Application Guide for Bilstein 26-218496

The 26-218496 Bilstein 26-218496 | B6 Performance (DampTronic) | Shock Absorber is engineered to work with specific vehicles displayed below. Can't find your vehicle, or need assistance, please give us a call at 1-800-358-4751 or 1-989-755-0561. Browse the category Bilstein B6 Shocks Bilstein Shocks , to view all vehicle makes and models.

Year	Make	Model	Installation Notes
2012	Porsche	911 Carrera	Position: Rear Manufacturer Body Code: 991 With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2012	Porsche	911 Carrera S	Position: Rear
2013	Porsche	911 Carrera	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2013	Porsche	911 Carrera 4	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2013	Porsche	911 Carrera 4S	Position: Rear
2013	Porsche	911 Carrera S	Position: Rear
2014	Porsche	911 Carrera	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2014	Porsche	911 Carrera 4	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2014	Porsche	911 Carrera 4S	Position: Rear
2014	Porsche	911 Turbo	Position: Rear
2014	Porsche	911 Carrera S	Position: Rear
2014	Porsche	911 50th Anniversary Edition	Position: Rear
2014	Porsche	911 Turbo S	Position: Rear
2014	Porsche	911 Targa 4	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2014	Porsche	911 Targa 4S	Position: Rear
2015	Porsche	911 Carrera	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2015	Porsche	911 Carrera 4	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2015	Porsche	911 Carrera 4S	Position: Rear
2015	Porsche	911 Turbo	Position: Rear
2015	Porsche	911 Carrera S	Position: Rear
2015	Porsche	911 Turbo S	Position: Rear
2015	Porsche	911 Targa 4	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2015	Porsche	911 Targa 4S	Position: Rear
2015	Porsche	911 Carrera GTS	Position: Rear
2015	Porsche	911 Carrera 4 GTS	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Carrera	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2016	Porsche	911 Carrera 4	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2016	Porsche	911 Carrera 4S	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Turbo	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Carrera S	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Turbo S	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Targa 4	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2016	Porsche	911 Targa 4S	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Carrera GTS	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Carrera 4 GTS	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Targa 4 GTS	Position: Rear
2016	Porsche	911 Carrera Black Edition	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2016	Porsche	911 Carrera 4 Black Edition	Position: Rear With Electronic Suspension (PASM)
2017	Porsche	911 Carrera	Position: Rear
2017	Porsche	911 Carrera 4	Position: Rear
2017	Porsche	911 Carrera 4S	Position: Rear
2017	Porsche	911 Turbo	Position: Rear
2017	Porsche	911 Carrera S	Position: Rear
2017	Porsche	911 Turbo S	Position: Rear
2017	Porsche	911 Targa 4	Position: Rear
2017	Porsche	911 Targa 4S	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Carrera	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Carrera 4	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Carrera 4S	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Turbo	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Carrera S	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Turbo S	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Targa 4	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Targa 4S	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Carrera GTS	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Carrera 4 GTS	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Targa 4 GTS	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Carrera T	Position: Rear
2018	Porsche	911 Turbo S Exclusive Series	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Carrera	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Carrera 4	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Carrera 4S	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Turbo	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Carrera S	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Turbo S	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Targa 4	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Targa 4S	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Carrera GTS	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Carrera 4 GTS	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Targa 4 GTS	Position: Rear
2019	Porsche	911 Carrera T	Position: Rear

Customer Q&A - Bilstein 26-218496

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Bilstein

Proven design technology, a superior manufacturing process and a commitment to quality control characterize the Bilstein shock absorber production process. At Bilstein over 40% of the production personnel are involved with quality control to maintain their industry-leading level of shock absorber efficiency and long life performance.

In this pursuit of excellence, Bilstein has received worldwide acclaim for quality shock absorbers that have set new industry standards. Setting high standards has always been a top priority with Bilstein and a consistent set of parameters and performance guidelines go into the development of each Bilstein shock application.

For more information on Bilstein shock absorbers and struts, or call us at 1-800-358-4751.

Bilstein Warranty

If a shock/strut malfunctions and BILSTEIN determines it to be defective, Bilstein will either replace it or repair it, depending on the term of the warranty based on the assembly's model type.

2 Year Limited Warranty - On B4 OE Replacement (Air) / Steering Racks.

Lifetime Limited Warranty - On gas pressure shock absorbers and struts for as long as you, the original purchaser, own your car. This covers B4 OE Replacement, B6 and B6 Performance, B8 Performance Plus, B12 Series, B14, B16, B6 4600, B8 5100, B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable), B8 5112, and B8 6112.

90 Day Limited Warranty - On B8 5125, B8 5150, B8 5160, B8 5165, M 7100 Series, B8 8125, M 9100 Series, M 9300 Series, BILSTEIN Club sport series.

What the warranty does not cover

Original equipment shock absorbers: if your vehicle was equipped with BILSTEIN from the factory (original equipment) warranty claims must be directed to the vehicle manufacturer.*

Improper installation, racing, driving competition or off-road use, modified use or applications other than Bilstein recommended vehicles, commercial vehicles, bent or broken rods showing abuse or abnormal wear, surface finish, boot or mounting hardware, rubber bushings are not covered.

Labor charges are not covered by any of the foregoing limited warranties.

You can view the full details of Bilstein’s warranty here.

How to get service

If a Bilstein product fails as a result of a manufacturer defect, contact us at Michigan Truck Spring for support. You can contact us by phone at 1-800-358-4751 or by using our contact form.