front shock replacement question
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Heel & Toe
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From: Overland Park Kansas
front shock replacement question
I am replacing the F45 shocks on my 96 with Bilsteins. When I pulled the old shock off all the rubber bushings came off except one which is pressed into the upper shock tower. When I attempted to put the new shock up into the tower there was not enough room to get the nut started.My question is should that old rubber bushing be removed. I would think that all old bushing should come out and be replaced with what came with the new Bilsteins. Any help would be appreciated.
Safety Car
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I am replacing the F45 shocks on my 96 with Bilsteins. When I pulled the old shock off all the rubber bushings came off except one which is pressed into the upper shock tower. When I attempted to put the new shock up into the tower there was not enough room to get the nut started.My question is should that old rubber bushing be removed. I would think that all old bushing should come out and be replaced with what came with the new Bilsteins. Any help would be appreciated.
Should pop loose wih a screwdriver.
Safety Car
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Don't worry about that the bottom it is held on by 2 bolts, it ain't goin nowhere, and the shock exerting force to lengthen, will keep the top stud from popping out, the top rubber, washer and bolt, keeps it all together.
