Question(s) for Bilstein Installers...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lockport NY
Question(s) for Bilstein Installers...
I patched my frame hole and installed new Bilsteins fore & aft...(nautical Vette!)...
How did you tighten the locknut on the top/fronts???
How much did you squoosh the front top rubber bisquits??? :crazy:
I have the fronts double-nutted for now, with about 1/16" of squoosh...
[Modified by Rich B., 9:23 PM 3/13/2002]
How did you tighten the locknut on the top/fronts???
How much did you squoosh the front top rubber bisquits??? :crazy:
I have the fronts double-nutted for now, with about 1/16" of squoosh...
[Modified by Rich B., 9:23 PM 3/13/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin TX
Re: Question(s) for Bilstein Installers... (Rich B.)
you have to hold the rod/shaft still with an allen wrench and tighten the nut
with an open end wrench. I tightened mine until the rubber was the same diameter as the metal washer.
with an open end wrench. I tightened mine until the rubber was the same diameter as the metal washer.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Question(s) for Bilstein Installers... (danno85)
you have to hold the rod/shaft still with an allen wrench and tighten the nut
with an open end wrench. I tightened mine until the rubber was the same diameter as the metal washer.
with an open end wrench. I tightened mine until the rubber was the same diameter as the metal washer.
Drifting
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From: Knoxville TN
Re: Question(s) for Bilstein Installers... (Rich B.)
I just installed new shocks on my 84 and on my 85. The 85 already had the holes to put the allen wrench in, but the 84 didn't. Fortunately for me I was intalling KYB shocks on the 84 and was able to hold the top of the stud with a 1/4" wrench. I guess you could drill some holes if need be.
