Need Bilstein shock replacement pictures
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Need Bilstein shock replacement pictures
I know not too long ago someone posted step by step instructions with pictures of their shock replacement from OEM to Bilstein and I am not able to locate that post. Can someone help me out? Thanks! I finallly bit the bullet and am going to replace my stock shocks with 157,000 miles on them with the Bilsteins and the pictures and instructions were great.
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No special instructions for replacing shocks - unbolt the old ones and bolt on the new ones. I use a vise to press in the rubber bushings. Put some soap on them first and they slip in better. What else do you need to know??
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My bilstein HO series replacements just came in and the eye bushings were all factory installed.
First post is correct, unbolt old and bolt in new and go. Different size wrenches for bilstein upper nut and 6mm allen key or allen head socket needed, but other than that, as easy as can be.
Two pieces of advice
One, if you are going to use the factory strap/band to compress the rear shocks like an archer, don't let the strap slip off while you are directly under the shock.
Two, Turn your front wheels to get better access
Two warnings..
One, make sure you check for all the hardware in the boxes first (upper mounting hardware), I checked one box and tore mine down only to find out that the other box was missing the upper mounting hardware. The vendor promptly sent out replacements.
Two, make sure your kid is not standing around when your open end slips and you say "gosh dangit" but in more sacrilegious terms. My son dropped his bicycle helmet the other day and guess what he said. Hey, at least the context is correct.
First post is correct, unbolt old and bolt in new and go. Different size wrenches for bilstein upper nut and 6mm allen key or allen head socket needed, but other than that, as easy as can be.
Two pieces of advice
One, if you are going to use the factory strap/band to compress the rear shocks like an archer, don't let the strap slip off while you are directly under the shock.
Two, Turn your front wheels to get better access
Two warnings..
One, make sure you check for all the hardware in the boxes first (upper mounting hardware), I checked one box and tore mine down only to find out that the other box was missing the upper mounting hardware. The vendor promptly sent out replacements.
Two, make sure your kid is not standing around when your open end slips and you say "gosh dangit" but in more sacrilegious terms. My son dropped his bicycle helmet the other day and guess what he said. Hey, at least the context is correct.
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This reminds me of when my wife, out of frustration, yelled God and my son, playing with a toy in another room, immediately finished the end of said expression. That is not the only time that a child in this house has used a colorful metaphor in the proper context...
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The blue goes down with these shocks. The picture is correct. I appreciate the response and I know the replacement isn't that big of a deal but the one guy posted all his troubles and had a few pointers as well to help make it quicker. Hopefully someone well see and remember if not I still get it done. Thanks for the responses.
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I just asked this question to another member about this earlier this week because I just got mine in the mail. The only tip he gave me is to NOT remove the blue strapping that compresses the shock until you have the upper bolt secured and ready to bolt in the bottom. These shocks take some muscle to compress and lying on your back under your truck can be a challenge.
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I installed these shocks a couple of weeks ago and the only complaint I have is that they have to be mounted upside down. I know that is the way they are supposed to be and I know the reasoning, but it just looks dumb.
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Also, make sure you can read the label--like the picture above. A few years ago, three were several threads asking how to mount the shocks. So, I called Bilstein and their answer was that the label should be upright and readable when you finish. Good luck with the change...Doug
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I have to share this story. I have a bad habit of just saying "Jesus Christ". A few weeks ago we are in church and my youngest daughter, 2 years old, drops her doll. Well, at the same time she dropped it it was quiet in church and guess what she yelled out? Yep, Jesus Christ! I quickly said alot quieter, "Yes, this is Jesus' house". I thought it was a good save.
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