question bout bilsteins
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question bout bilsteins
hey guys~!
i finally get the shocks from cali.. so i took out the bilsteins and attempt to install myself... the shocks have 2 rubber washers and pad thingys.. my question is do they both go underneath the car or do one go under and one go over(inside the hood under the 2 locking nuts)
(Tp???)
thnx!!!
i finally get the shocks from cali.. so i took out the bilsteins and attempt to install myself... the shocks have 2 rubber washers and pad thingys.. my question is do they both go underneath the car or do one go under and one go over(inside the hood under the 2 locking nuts)
(Tp???)
thnx!!!
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If I could see a picture of it I could tell you. I thought there was only one bushing. It goes on top inside the engine bay. Just install them the same way the old one's were put on. If I remember right, you don't use all the pieces they give you since the shock fits several other cars.
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there is
1. a rubber cover over the shock.. i htink that goes under the car
2. a smaller rubber washer (like a mini thick donut)
3. 3 metal rings
4. bolts etc etc
thnx!
1. a rubber cover over the shock.. i htink that goes under the car
2. a smaller rubber washer (like a mini thick donut)
3. 3 metal rings
4. bolts etc etc
thnx!
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Allright. Starting from left to right in this picture I will tell you where each part goes. We will first talk about the top. The black rubber one on the very left goes on first. Second, put on the metal washer. (the big one) Next put on one of the nuts and tighten it down good. After that put on the second nut to lock it in place. Some shocks come with just one lock nut. It has plastic in the middle. If this is the case, you only need to put on one of those. At the bottom of the shock, first slide a small washer on the bolt. Second, put the shock in place. (where you install it on the car) If you are doing the front, it helps to turn the wheel in one direction. Slide the bolt through the bottom of the shock. Slide the last small washer on and then tighten the nut on top of it. That's it. Make sure you got everything good and tight. Hint: When trying to take the bottom bolt off and on it help to jack up the car to the neutral position so there is no up or down pressure on the bolt. You should be able to slide it in and out with you hand. You can use a hammer if you get mad at it. Whew, I should become a moderator.
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Originally posted by tpliquid
no
make sure there tight.
or else they fall off u die
no
make sure there tight.
or else they fall off u die
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kk thnx gusy
D@mmit!!! wen i was installing shocks, i noticed b4 i took off my shocks that my left rear was lower than my right rear. i thought it was because of the shot shocks... but after i changed them, the left was still lower.. .like by 1 cm...
does anyone knw what might cause it?? they were even wen i first ahd my H&R installed...
D@mmit!!! wen i was installing shocks, i noticed b4 i took off my shocks that my left rear was lower than my right rear. i thought it was because of the shot shocks... but after i changed them, the left was still lower.. .like by 1 cm...
does anyone knw what might cause it?? they were even wen i first ahd my H&R installed...
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But yea tighten everything trill u can not tighten any more.
Last edited by DougandhisC280; Mar 3, 2003 at 09:14 PM.
