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Hi everyone; I just installed a set of 4600’s on the rear of the truck. Fronts will go on tomorrow.
for the rears the way they come set up the booot is at the top of the shock, and to me is fairly close to the exhaust. I just wanted to see if anyone has had any issues with this. And the bottom eyelet has a small metal sleeve through it, it’s fairly thin and has a little rubber around it. I tightened everything up to the correct torque specs. I just wanted to see if I should put some washers in?
Did the stock shocks have boots? If so then you are OK. The photo appears to show about 2.5 in, clearance to the exhaust pipe which seems a little close. If there is 4 in. clearance I would not worry. As for washers I would not install and I don't think you could get them in there I have 5100 on my Tundra and I had the same thought but there is no room.
Considering 4600s for my 2020 F350 SC 4X4. I haul an AF 865 camper. Could you guys let me know how you like them and the difference you feel switching from the OE shocks? Thanks, Pat
You are good on both. Give us a review after driving with those new shocks for a few days. Thanks
Originally Posted by zzyzxpat
Considering 4600s for my 2020 F350 SC 4X4. I haul an AF 865 camper. Could you guys let me know how you like them and the difference you feel switching from the OE shocks? Thanks, Pat
I like them so far. They got rid of the chatter when unloaded and keep the tires in contact with the road. The OE shocks weren’t doing that. I drive on a lot of chopped up city streets so eliminating the chattering is very welcomed. I had Rancho 9000xl’s on my previous Super Duty and they were very comparable in price and performance. For the price, I think the 4600’s were money well spent. I considered the more expensive Fox options but decided, for my use, the 4600s would be plenty adequate.
Hi everyone; I just installed a set of 4600’s on the rear of the truck. Fronts will go on tomorrow.
for the rears the way they come set up the booot is at the top of the shock, and to me is fairly close to the exhaust. I just wanted to see if anyone has had any issues with this. And the bottom eyelet has a small metal sleeve through it, it’s fairly thin and has a little rubber around it. I tightened everything up to the correct torque specs. I just wanted to see if I should put some washers in?
maybe I was doing this incorrectly all these years...I normally put the shaft on the bottom .
What were your final torque numbers on the top and bottom?
I used German spec, good-n-tight or about 5 ugga duggas. I know, there’s a torque spec, not really concerned with the shocks, just got them tight with a hand wrench.
Originally Posted by speakerfritz
maybe I was doing this incorrectly all these years...I normally put the shaft on the bottom .
not all shocks are the same. With Bilstein, you install them so the logo is upright. I think on a Tacoma, they get installed shaft down but the logo is still up right.
The top shaft that goes through the upper mount, it has no way of holding the shaft from spinning. The nut is on but doesn’t seem to be as tight as it should be. Checking the bilstein instructions and multiple YouTube installs for different shocks, it should go through more than what it is. I attached some more pictures see what everyone has to say.
im a carpenter so! My experience on all things mechanical is a bit limited. Thanks everyone 😁
glad you figured it out. It’s a little bit of a pain to tighten unless you have those ratcheting box wrenches (which I don’t), but the Allen key works.
