My rear Bilstein shocks arrived yesterday and I put them on today. The old shocks were indeed "crap". I compressed the one and it stays compressed. The other will offer resistance for about 1/2 it's distance and then travels quite easily.
The Bilstens were a "mother" to get compressed and stay compressed for the install. So the install took way longer than I expected until I figured out a way to compress them in a manner that didn't interfere with installation. Needless to say the ride seems improved. Not like riding in a Lincoln, but improved, which is good by me.
My front shocks are on back order.
Carolyn
