msgtdave

I have my new shocks, but by looking at the instructions, I am from the wrong country. What is the sequence of parts, spacer, washers, rubber bushings that go on top of the front shocks. I think the instructions stink.

dieselfan

i had the same problem about 3-4 months ago and ended up changing the fronts about 4 different times, before i called bilstein and got the proper way.
i think it was flat washer, bushing(male) with nipple(facing up) then i stuck the shock in the lower control arm and through the top mount, then spacer. i then put female bushing then washer then i tightened it with and allen head and open end wrench (metric).
hope this helps, BTW this is for my 01 2wd.
edit: i forgot this, the spacer goes in between the bushings

im going to rotate my tires today, so i will double check.

dieselfan

AlpineRAM

If the instructions are in German I can translate them for you.

AlpineRAM

biododge1

sie verstehen, rechts?

msgtdave

Thanks for the reply. I have them on and there is a world of difference. The original shocks were trash(75000 miles). I also put the male rubber bushing on the botton facing up. Works any way.

dieselfan

thats the right way, i had to call bilstein, i tried it a few ways and most of them made noise or it would let me tighten up the allen head too much.
which is wrong, if you did it right it will only let you tighten it up so much.
glad you got it.

dieselfan

FirstDodge

How much were the shocks, and where did you get them? My '06 bottoms out really easy, and I need to do something. Only have 6K miles on it.

dieselfan

this is where i got mine from for under $300 shipped( i dont remember exactly), this is the cheapest for bilsteins http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/i...m?mode=results

dustoff

check out eshocks.com. $64.95 for either fronts or backs for my '01. free shipping for order over $200. great customer service too.

atthepark

Genos garage (www.genosgarage.com) has them for $65 to $79 depending on year model.

msgtdave

I got them from eshocks. Free shipping and also recieved a $10 off coupon on my first purchase. For the heavy duty shocks, it was $267 for all 4. Two rear shocks are easy to change. Front passenger side is a little problem. The drivers side will try your patience, but not too bad. Just pay attention to how the bushings and all were on the ones you remove.