Bilstein Shock installation Tips
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Bilstein Shock installation Tips
Hey guys....Have a 2001 F250 4 x 4 Just to refresh.
Got some Bilstein Shocks for Christmas for stock height.
First i want to confirm i have the right part numbers and shocks:
BE5-2828-HO Fronts i believe
BE5-2819-HO Rears i believe
I will probably be installing this week...so figured i would ask if any tips, advice, tricks...etc etc That any of you guys have done or easiest way to do them vs another way. Like Leave truck on ground when changing or truck on jackstands ?, Any specific torque specs on any or all the bolts/nuts? Should grease the bushings or anything? If so what is best type of grease to do that.
Or anything else to add..please do.
Thanks
Tony
Got some Bilstein Shocks for Christmas for stock height.
First i want to confirm i have the right part numbers and shocks:
BE5-2828-HO Fronts i believe
BE5-2819-HO Rears i believe
I will probably be installing this week...so figured i would ask if any tips, advice, tricks...etc etc That any of you guys have done or easiest way to do them vs another way. Like Leave truck on ground when changing or truck on jackstands ?, Any specific torque specs on any or all the bolts/nuts? Should grease the bushings or anything? If so what is best type of grease to do that.
Or anything else to add..please do.
Thanks
Tony
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SB, the Article link at the top has lots of goodies in it.
Here is exactly what ye seek, even with pics!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...Absorbers.html
Here is exactly what ye seek, even with pics!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...Absorbers.html
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My 2000 Crew 4x4 has 59k on it, I think its past due for a set of shocks. Where is the best/cheap place to buy four Bilsteins???
Jeff in NM...OUT
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Originally Posted by Skeetshooter
My 2000 Crew 4x4 has 59k on it, I think its past due for a set of shocks. Where is the best/cheap place to buy four Bilsteins???
Jeff in NM...OUT
Some call it a six pack, I call it a support group...
Jeff in NM...OUT
Some call it a six pack, I call it a support group...
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I've used a ratchet type tie down to compress the shock to the correct length before trying to install it. Bilsteins are very hard to compress if you don't have the upper body strength while on your back under the truck. The tie down method works well for shocks with eyes on both ends.
Ditto on spraying everything with PB Blaster or similar a couple days ahead of time.
Ditto on spraying everything with PB Blaster or similar a couple days ahead of time.
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Originally Posted by wilbur996
I've used a ratchet type tie down to compress the shock to the correct length before trying to install it. Bilsteins are very hard to compress if you don't have the upper body strength while on your back under the truck. The tie down method works well for shocks with eyes on both ends.
Ditto on spraying everything with PB Blaster or similar a couple days ahead of time.
Ditto on spraying everything with PB Blaster or similar a couple days ahead of time.
The fronts let's say, made me angry.
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Originally Posted by Orezona
To do the backs I removed the spare tire and sat under the truck with my legs crossed, facing the shock mount. Mounted the to first so I could "curl" it up with both hands. I'm no Arnie, so it took some doing.