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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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I am ready to install Bilstein's on the rear and wonder do they install like regular shocks? I ask cause there are not instructions except to say they require special installation tools and expert knowledge,,,,,fitment has to be carried out by a suspension specialist....words like that. If there is nothing to 'set' then I am set because I do not see anything special about these other than appearing to be monocylinder and the blue rubber dustcover (which I wasn't expecting). They are B46-0232-H0, which are rear Sports, and I have a monospring installed (unknown rating but definitely not TRW).
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No, nothing special about them at all. They mount just like any other. You will love them
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Very easy to install. I always mount to the lower bolt first, then cut the wire, and guide it as it rises up onto the upper bolt.
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Originally Posted by kansas123
I am ready to install Bilstein's on the rear and wonder do they install like regular shocks? I ask cause there are not instructions except to say they require special installation tools and expert knowledge,,,,,fitment has to be carried out by a suspension specialist....words like that. If there is nothing to 'set' then I am set because I do not see anything special about these other than appearing to be monocylinder and the blue rubber dustcover (which I wasn't expecting). They are B46-0232-H0, which are rear Sports, and I have a monospring installed (unknown rating but definitely not TRW).
They're shocks dude, just install and enjoy the ride
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