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Bilstein Shocks
I purchased and installed a set of four HD Bilstein shocks on a 7.3L diesel F-350 4WD.
When I bought them, I did not realize that the Bilsteins have the boots located on the bottom of the shock. I'm wondering if this was a smart choice. This is a farm truck, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these boots getting torn up going thru brush. The fronts aren't too bad as they are somewhat protected by the wheel well, however the rears are exposed to whatever.
Wonder why Bilstein chose to place them on the bottom?
Thoughts, experiences anyone?
When I bought them, I did not realize that the Bilsteins have the boots located on the bottom of the shock. I'm wondering if this was a smart choice. This is a farm truck, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these boots getting torn up going thru brush. The fronts aren't too bad as they are somewhat protected by the wheel well, however the rears are exposed to whatever.
Wonder why Bilstein chose to place them on the bottom?
Thoughts, experiences anyone?
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That's a good question, have you been to their website??????
My guess is that their shock design performs better when gravity is inverted, in respect to a typical shock design, most people speak highly of Bilstein Shocks on their SuperDuty trucks. Do a little research within the company I am sure they can explain the engineering/design.
My guess is that their shock design performs better when gravity is inverted, in respect to a typical shock design, most people speak highly of Bilstein Shocks on their SuperDuty trucks. Do a little research within the company I am sure they can explain the engineering/design.
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Bilstein shocks that have a universal mount design can be installed in either orientation. I spoke with one of their engineers when I first installed my set 3 or so years ago. And he confirmed it doesn't matter which way you install them. Monotube shocks function prefectly in either position.
While my truck does not see the same level of conditions your farm truck does, I have yet to have any issue with my shocks mounted with the boot down. I've now got about 83K on these and the function as new.
Just install them in the orientation that you are comfortable with and move on with your business of the day.
Hope this helps
While my truck does not see the same level of conditions your farm truck does, I have yet to have any issue with my shocks mounted with the boot down. I've now got about 83K on these and the function as new.
Just install them in the orientation that you are comfortable with and move on with your business of the day.
Hope this helps
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First off I would like to say hello everyone this is my first post on here and really enjoy this site! Not sure how much difference one way or the other. I personally have never tried one upside down but the correct way to install any type of Bilstein is so you can read the label. They are designed with a valve that has a compression side and a rebound side. I think that Bilstein would design a shock that would hold up to what you are wanting. just my 2 cents. GREAT SITE
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