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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 06:35 AM
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Bilstein install ?

OK, I went with the hype and bought OE Bilsteins for the Ranger. I'm putting them on today. I've read on this forum before, that they are usually installed boots down. My question is, does it really matter??
 
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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ordered mine monday from offroadwarehouse.com and hopefully they will be in this week. They never sent me a tracking no. or anything.


That is a good guestion..my guess would be boots up
 
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I installed Bilsteins on the front of the F350 and put them boots down. That is what OffRoadWarehouse, where I bought them, recommended. That is also how I put my 10" travel Bilsteins on my old baja bug on. With boots down, you keep dirt and water out of the seal.
 
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