Just finished installing Bilstiens all around. Got some tips for Crabjoe's thread here:

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...ck+replacement

I started taking the battery tray out then after looking real hard.. it was more than I wanted to do, so instead, I just remove the nut from the mount in the engine compartment and slip the shock out. Fortunately for me, none of the nuts were frozen.

The hardest part was compressing the Bilstiens to bolt in the mount. What a pain. I couldn't do it by myself, had to have the wife help, she's all proud about it too. There's got to be an easier way..

You guys that installed the Bilstiens, did you re-use the OEM bushing or the ones that came with the Bilstiens? Tell me it's the latter cause I'm not looking forward to compressing them shocks again.

As for the rear.. It was much easier..

Thanks

 

Was it necessary to have the front end aligned after putting the new shocks in or does it still drive straight? How was the ride, did it help a lot?

 

Use the new parts and torque to specs. Compressing the shockis fun

Pete

 

No alignment needed.. It handles better. It has a more solid firm feel over the bumps. Not rough, just solid and firm.

Thanks Pete... That's what I want to hear..

 

i used a small floor jack to compress them too much for me to handle and yes there is a difference....