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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 02:04 PM
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Bilstein rear shock install

Hi all,

I'm trying to install rear bilstein 5100 in my 2014 navigator l.

I need to swap spring holder over from my original shocks but they are alot bigger diameter. They still have fomoco stickers on them so I can assume that they are oem.

Any suggestions?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 01:11 PM
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What part number did you get. I've never used bilsteins on this platform, but I've never had a problem with them on other applications. They're too big with the circlip in place and go over it?
 
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I verified correct part number. The original shock body is supposed to be the same diameter so spring rest could be swapped.

The one i have are over 3/4 of an inch bigger and they look to be welded.

I just wish bilstein would come with a new rest.



i guess i will just return them and install oem

Ty for your time
 
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Alright. Keep in mind you may run into the same issue still. Do you have the HD trailer tow? I can't remember if they did it by the 2014 MY but at some point they ditched the air suspension and went to Nivomat load leveling shocks which typically have a bigger body. Catalog still shows it but I don't know why the shock body would be that large otherwise.
 
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