Bilstein's - Tips & Tricks?

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Mar 6, 2005 | 07:55 PM

texex

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Bilstein's - Tips & Tricks?

New shocks arrive tomorrow ...Yeah!!!!

Have never done this install before but am
positive it is within my mechanical abilities..

What I am looking for is just some good tidbits of info to help me through.
Any "things" I should know going in ...

4x4

Mar 6, 2005 | 08:10 PM

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Bilsteins are pressurized to they'll extend on their own once you cut the strap on them. It's probably easier to install the lower bolt first, cut the strap, hold on and line up the top.
Other than that, install is pretty straight forward.....just need a few different sized sockets.

Mar 6, 2005 | 08:29 PM

02superstroker

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Yeah, if you miss the hole after you cut the strap it can be a real pain.

Mar 6, 2005 | 10:10 PM

DS02F250

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Also, if the Bilstein's don't come with an installation illustration or instructions, pay attention to how the stock shocks went in. For example, the sequence of parts: the dome-shaped metal disk, the rubber bumper, etc. I forgot to make note of this when replacing my stock shocks with ProComp ES3000's, and then found myself scratching my head as to what went where.

I felt kinda stupid, but finally broke down and called my buddy's at the local 4X4 shop and they confirmed the install sequence for me.

Other than that, it's really easy to change shocks. Took me 1.5 hrs to do all 4 and that's without power tools... just sockets and wrenches.

Best,
Daryl

Mar 7, 2005 | 12:15 AM

crummy trk

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From: Supernatural BC

Do one side at a time and you can look back at the other side for a reference.

Mar 7, 2005 | 06:48 AM

Edmo

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My 10 year old daughter helped me install mine! Things were good until she decided to help me "get ahead" by cutting all of the straps!

With my daughter's help it took me about 45 mins.

Edmo