Bilstein AK1088 | B6 | Shock Absorber

SKU AK1088

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Product Specs for Bilstein AK1088

  • Instructions:Installation Instructions
  • SeriesB6
  • Warranty:Bilstein Warranty
  • UPC: 790832510883
  • MPN: AK1088
  • Boot Included: No
  • California Proposition 65: WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
  • Finish: Yellow Paint
  • Internal Design: Monotube
  • Lower Mount Type: Bar Pin
  • Position: Front
  • Series: B6
  • Spring Seat Included: No
  • Title: Bilstein Shock Absorbers
  • Upper Mount Type: Stem
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Bilstein AK1088 Details

Bilstein HD Shocks

If you’re looking to improve the ride of your stock ride height truck or SUV, look no further than Bilstein HD shocks. They are designed specifically for your vehicle, so the ride is not stiff and will provide excellent performance under a variety of conditions on or off-road. If you use your truck for daily driving or a tow heavy trailer and are looking for the ultimate shock, Bilstein heavy duty shocks are the perfect choice.

The engineers at Bilstein have perfected the balance in valving and design to get the maximum amount of control and performance without compromising comfort. They have spent years of research, development and track testing on trucks and SUV’s to refine the performance of each application.

You may pay a few dollars more than other aftermarket options, but the rewards are worth it. Bilstein truck shocks are a strong performing monotube shock that handle just about everything you can toss at them without jeopardizing driver comfort. Don’t be misled by the HD name, they are one of the smoothest riding shocks that give you both a comfortable ride and excellent control.

Bilstein b6 Shocks

better than the original.

What makes them better?

  • Tailored to handle extra weight.
  • Monotube design.
  • One piece aluminum rod guide & seal.
  • Huge self-adjusting digressive piston.
  • Nitrogen gas filled.
  • Made in the USA.
  • Improved safety and performance.
  • Limited lifetime warranty.

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Bilstein HD Shocks For Trucks

Used in Our Service Department

We have been selling Bilstein HD shocks for years and install them with confidence in our service department. We use these shocks both for customers who have shocks that are worn out or are wanting an improvement to their current suspension. They offer a considerable improvement in your trucks suspension over factory shocks or other aftermarket options.

Customer Q&A - Bilstein AK1088


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 B3 OE Replacement, B1 OE Replacement (Air), B8 5160 , B8 5160 Classic, B8 5162, B8 8100, B8 8100 (Bypass) , B8 8100 (Bypass) , B8 8112 (ZoneControl CR), B8 8100 (ZoneControl R)

Lifetime Limited Warranty - On gas pressure shock absorbers and struts for as long as you, the original purchaser, own your car. B3 OE Replacement (Air), B6 Series, B8 5100 Series, B8 5112 Series, B8 6100 Series, B8 Control Arms, B8 Performance Plus, B12 Series.

90 Day Limited Warranty - On AK Series, AS2 Series, AS2-R Series, AS2 Series, AS2-R Series, B1 (Components), B8 5125, B8 5165, B8 5165 Classic, B8 8125, BILSTEIN Clubsport, Black Hawk Powersports.

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.

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