E4-WM5-Y630A00
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
created: 04.16.19 E4-WM5-Y630A00_2 Page 22 of 22 latest revision: 09.29.20
B8 8100 bypass shocks allow the user to tune the damping for the best possible ride quality of their vehicle. The shocks
offer multiple zones of compression and rebound damping, depending upon the bypass configuration. The factory setting
is:
Rebound- 5 full turns out from fully closed.
Compression- 6 full turns out from fully closed.
B8 8100 bypass adjustment procedure:
1. Using an Allen key, hold the adjuster screw from rotating. Loosen the jam nut from the bypass adjuster housing.
Back it off far enough that you can make the adjustment without the jam nut bottoming out.
2. Rotate the Allen key to make the desired adjustment.
TURN IN
(Clockwise) the adjuster screw to
INCREASE
damping
TURN OUT
(Counter Clockwise) the adjuster screw to
DECREASE
damping
3. Tighten the jam nut against the bypass adjuster housing while using the Allen key to hold the adjuster screw from
rotating.
*Make sure the bypass adjuster housing does not loosen during the adjustment process. It may be necessary to
hold the bypass adjuster housing with the appropriate wrench while loosening the jam nut.*
Anti Rotation component service:
The Anti Rotation Pin (BOM item #1) and Anti Rotation Plate (BOM item #4) are wear items and will need to be replaced
periodically depending on usage. Check for wear every 20,000 miles and replace components if they show excessive
signs of wear.
B8 8100 bypass service:
For service of your B8 8100 bypass shocks, please contact:
THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN OF AMERICA
14102 Stowe Dr.
Poway, CA 92064, USA
Toll Free: 1-800-537-1085
bilsteinus.com
