Bilsteins have arrived.
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Bilsteins have arrived.
My new bilsteins have arrived. They are the heavy duty OEM replacements. I hope they are all I have been hearing about on this site. They look to me to be about the same diameter as my OEM's. Not that that means anything.
Any install hints I neeed to know about?
2003 F250 SuperDuty E-Cab 4x4 5.4L Auto (Plow Prep)
thanks
tom
Any install hints I neeed to know about?
2003 F250 SuperDuty E-Cab 4x4 5.4L Auto (Plow Prep)
thanks
tom
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Piece of cake install, the rears are waaaay up there at the top, but it should only take you an hour to do all four and toss the junk parts.
Keep us posted on the ride, maybe include part numbers and what you paid for 'em as well.
Keep us posted on the ride, maybe include part numbers and what you paid for 'em as well.
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The rears will be easier if you drop the spare tire. You might also need a long board if the rears extend beyond the install length. The board is used to re-compress the shock.
If you are quick enough, when you cut the retaining band, you might get the bolt in before they grow too long. You'll see what I mean when you get ready to install.
If you are quick enough, when you cut the retaining band, you might get the bolt in before they grow too long. You'll see what I mean when you get ready to install.
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Even if you're not quick enough to slip the bolt in the bottom, it's not too hard to compress the shock into position. Besides, you always screw up one (miss it) and have to muscle it into place. Makes you feel like a proud pappa when you roll it out into the street for the first time, looking for a curb to crush or a small cat...
sounds good
