Question about Bilstein Shock Install
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Question about Bilstein Shock Install
Hey guys, I need some clarification on how to install bilsteins heavy duty front shocks on my 06 PSD. The instructions that came with it are worthless, to me atleast. The rear shocks went on no problem. The front shocks, come with two silver rings, two black rubber spacers and a nut. My first question is, which way does the raised rim on the rubber spacers face? Towards the silver rings or away from them? Second, how far down should the nut be tightened? All the way, a couple of turns, or based on a torque wrench setting? If anyone wouldn't mind taking a pic of how yours is currently installed (specifically focusing on the top portion of the shock in question) or how you should or are going to install it I would appreciate it. I would post a pic myself to help my explain my question but don't know how to do that either. (I guess my wife was right when she said I am worthless. Dang women are always right).
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The raised rim goes up on the bottom bushing and down on the top bushing. It should go on just like the one you took off--washer, bushing, mount on truck, bushing, washer, and nut. Tighten until the bushings are compressed a bit--but not overly compressed...just out to the edge of the washers. Is this your first time changnign shocks? Don't worry, it gets easier every time.
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The raised rim goes up on the bottom bushing and down on the top bushing. It should go on just like the one you took off--washer, bushing, mount on truck, bushing, washer, and nut. Tighten until the bushings are compressed a bit--but not overly compressed...just out to the edge of the washers. Is this your first time changnign shocks? Don't worry, it gets easier every time.
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Yeah--Bilstien instructions are not so good. But, you can't go wrong looking at how things come apart. And, I know what you mean about being mechanically challenged. I learned to change the oil, fuel filtersm shocks, springs, and other things. The good news is that I have friends to save me when I meed up. Keep at it.
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If you have not removed the old shock yet on the front some guys cut off the threaded rod sticking out and up so that you don't have to run the nut up so far to get it off. This can save you about 30 minutes if you do it on both sides. Can't get a socket/ratchet on there and you just get about 1/4 turn with an open wrench. Really sucks.
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