Shock install procedure???????
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St. Jude Donor '14
Shock install procedure???????
I just ordered Bilstein sport shocks for my car. What is the best way to tackle the install? Any tips?
thanks for the help!!!
Robert
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thanks for the help!!!
Robert
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From: Ridgetop TN
Re: Shock install procedure??????? (Bluewasp)
Save the oem mounting bushings and reuse them on the new shocks. I tried the new bushings and they were way too noisy.
The fronts are easy. The rears require the shock to be compressed to intall. I used some duct tape to hold them compressed until i got them to the right position.
The fronts are easy. The rears require the shock to be compressed to intall. I used some duct tape to hold them compressed until i got them to the right position.
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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Shock install procedure??????? (RedLandRocket)
Save the oem mounting bushings and reuse them on the new shocks. I tried the new bushings and they were way too noisy.
The fronts are easy. The rears require the shock to be compressed to intall. I used some duct tape to hold them compressed until i got them to the right position.
The fronts are easy. The rears require the shock to be compressed to intall. I used some duct tape to hold them compressed until i got them to the right position.
Did you have an alignment done after the shock install?
Thanks
Robert
[Modified by Bluewasp, 3:50 PM 11/6/2001]
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From: CenTex Texas
Re: Shock install procedure??????? (Bluewasp)
Here's some tips i wrote up a while back when i did the Bilstein Sport Shock install: http://www2.stonemedia.com/~e_lynch/shock_install.htm
Removing the Upper Control Arms isn't really necesary but it does aid in the ease of installation. An alignment isn't necesary either, but wouldn't hurt (i didn't get one done).
[Modified by 97C5ENVY, 4:29 PM 11/6/2001]
Removing the Upper Control Arms isn't really necesary but it does aid in the ease of installation. An alignment isn't necesary either, but wouldn't hurt (i didn't get one done).
[Modified by 97C5ENVY, 4:29 PM 11/6/2001]
