Bilstein Install ?
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Late Model Domestics
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Virginia Beach VA
Bilstein Install ?
Installed the DRM Bilsteins on my Z and have a few questions.
The rear lower control arm bolt does not seem long enough. Stock their was 4 threads showing and with the DRMs its flush. Is this ok or do I need to get a longer bolt?
I used the DRM bushings and in the front they don't marry like the factory bushings. Do i need to enlarge the whole? Go back to stock or is it ok as is.
Car runs good, no noises or rattles just double checking my work.
This is the third time I've done this install but first time I've used these bushings.
Thanks!
The rear lower control arm bolt does not seem long enough. Stock their was 4 threads showing and with the DRMs its flush. Is this ok or do I need to get a longer bolt?
I used the DRM bushings and in the front they don't marry like the factory bushings. Do i need to enlarge the whole? Go back to stock or is it ok as is.
Car runs good, no noises or rattles just double checking my work.
This is the third time I've done this install but first time I've used these bushings.
Thanks!
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Los Angeles CA
I don't remember what the DRM poly bushings looked like in the front, so no comment on that.
The rear lower nut on mine are also just flush or maybe not even quite fully flush. It seems like a Bilstein thing, since the Bilstein Sports I had before the DRM were the same way.
The rear lower nut on mine are also just flush or maybe not even quite fully flush. It seems like a Bilstein thing, since the Bilstein Sports I had before the DRM were the same way.
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Late Model Domestics
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Virginia Beach VA
Answers from the man:
"The bushings should be just fine. The rear bolt should be fine also if torque down tight. Factory spec is huge (don't have the spec in front of me)
Randy"
"The bushings should be just fine. The rear bolt should be fine also if torque down tight. Factory spec is huge (don't have the spec in front of me)
Randy"
