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Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
The Bilsteins come with larger bushings than stock, on PA_JERO's Montero we ran the supplied bushings simply by getting the nut started and gently compressing the rubber. For mine i thought I'd try the smaller bushings.
Here are the Bilsteins next to a set of KYBs
The lower bushings come with two different sleeve sizes, i chose the one that fit the Montero and installed it with a C clamp.
I compressed the shock and tied it to hold it in place. I use a bootlace so that i can wrap below the stud and gradually let it extend as i get it in place. Most people use wire and cut it once the lower is in place then guide the stud to it's location. Whatever works.
With the lower mount in place i let off tension from the string and guide it in the tower then untie it from the bottom to be used on the other side.
Repeat for the other side, the boots on these shocks are huge for some reason it's like the shock has its pants pulled up to its nipples. Weird.
The front shock install on the Montero can be a challenge with gas charged shocks and having the tires on doesn't make it any easier. I've done this a few times so I just leave everything together these days, for the average Joe I would highly recommend removing the front tires with the truck on jack stands.
The rears practically install themselves, put the stud in first this time and compress the shock to line up with the lower mount. BOOM! 5100's or whatever flavor of shock you like.
Here are the Bilsteins next to a set of KYBs
The lower bushings come with two different sleeve sizes, i chose the one that fit the Montero and installed it with a C clamp.
I compressed the shock and tied it to hold it in place. I use a bootlace so that i can wrap below the stud and gradually let it extend as i get it in place. Most people use wire and cut it once the lower is in place then guide the stud to it's location. Whatever works.
With the lower mount in place i let off tension from the string and guide it in the tower then untie it from the bottom to be used on the other side.
Repeat for the other side, the boots on these shocks are huge for some reason it's like the shock has its pants pulled up to its nipples. Weird.
The front shock install on the Montero can be a challenge with gas charged shocks and having the tires on doesn't make it any easier. I've done this a few times so I just leave everything together these days, for the average Joe I would highly recommend removing the front tires with the truck on jack stands.
The rears practically install themselves, put the stud in first this time and compress the shock to line up with the lower mount. BOOM! 5100's or whatever flavor of shock you like.
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