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The segment has been booming ever since the Mercedes Sprinter revolutionized the van class in the mid-90s. This development was accompanied by enormous growth in the CEP sector (courier, express and parcel services). Demand is also high among craftsmen, shops, freight forwarders and in passenger transport. The driving characteristics are becoming more and more like those of a car, but some Achilles' heels remain. Shock absorber manufacturer BILSTEIN has also identified optimization potential. In road tests, the company has therefore adapted its improved series replacement shock absorber B6 for numerous vehicle models to suit the target group. This registration-free product offers significantly more damping force than the standard part. The balanced tuning still ensures a lot of comfort and the perfect driving experience. Despite their design-related high center of gravity, sometimes delicate load change reactions and increased sensitivity to side winds, vans can hardly sway or break out suddenly - which reduces the risk of accidents.
strengthen the "backbone of trade and logistics".
From a purely functional point of view, the shock absorber is a vibration absorber that ensures that the vibrations caused by the suspension are reduced in a controlled manner. The BILSTEIN online catalog reveals which vehicle models and versions are covered by the B6. Depending on the model-specific requirements, the BILSTEIN B6 is available for front, rear or both axles. “In the case of small vans, the 'scissors' between curb weight and a fully loaded vehicle is particularly wide. In addition, there are roof loads such as ladders, slats or pipes that shift the vehicle's center of gravity. But trailers also exert great leverage and cause varying axle loads. And then, in addition to panel vans, there are flatbed vehicles, box bodies and special bodies, all of which have an impact on driving physics,” adds Rainer Popiol, head of the BILSTEIN Academy training center.
more comfort and handling
The original damper often reaches its limits when fully loaded and can no longer guarantee safe, comfortable and agile driving behavior in every situation. The situation worsens on bad, winding roads. The same applies to high speeds: After all, there is no general speed limit on motorways for vans with a permissible total weight of up to 3,5 tons. And 160 or even 170 km/h are easily possible with the more powerful engine variants. In addition to the gain in safety, the BILSTEIN B6 improves comfort and handling as well as body movements in general. Since van drivers often spend entire working days behind the wheel, these are crucial added values. Rested and relaxed drivers are happier, more alert and more focused. Investing in the BILSTEIN B6 is therefore worthwhile from a number of perspectives. If the damper needs to be replaced anyway, the upgrade will hardly incur any additional costs. Photo credit: ThyssenKrupp Bilstein GmbH
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