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Nevadastars
Apr 08, 2016Explorer
Went to Summit Racing in Sparks, Nv this morning, 60 miles one way, and picked up a set of Bilstein HD shocks. I had read about the left front being a major pain, so went to tackle it first. They are CORRECT! It is a pain. I have tons of tools from being a body tech for over 40 years, and I could not come up with a way to get to the top nut on that shock. You cannot get your hand between the shock tower and floor/bracing of the unibody.
So, I went to the local tire shop I deal with, and scheduled an appointment for them to do the fronts. I would really like to stand there and see how they get to that nut. Anyway, I got the rears in even though the exhaust side was a big PITA, mainly because of the exhaust system and adjoining heat shields. Took it for a spin and noticed a major difference in the rear. No more bouncing over bumps. It just absorbs them with no bouncing. Can't wait to get the fronts on.
So, I went to the local tire shop I deal with, and scheduled an appointment for them to do the fronts. I would really like to stand there and see how they get to that nut. Anyway, I got the rears in even though the exhaust side was a big PITA, mainly because of the exhaust system and adjoining heat shields. Took it for a spin and noticed a major difference in the rear. No more bouncing over bumps. It just absorbs them with no bouncing. Can't wait to get the fronts on.
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