Infamous washer placement on Bils 5100's

mpittman · Dec 19, 2016

I'm having a shop install my Bilstein 5100's for leveling when they install my BDS lift. Will I be able to visually inspect that they installed the washer in the right place that so many other shops get wrong? Or is it totally covered after the install? I mentioned it to the guy at the front counter, he seemed like he knew what I was talking about, but I doubt he'll be doing the actual work.

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brandonjansen · Dec 20, 2016

It will be covered by the upper spring seat and hardware if done right; you won't see it at all. You'd need to see the strut before it's installed on the strut to see if it's done wrong (right under the nut). Once they're installed you won't see that either.

norville · Dec 20, 2016

Is there a Pic of this, I may be installing these in the Spring when I get new tires on my '11 Outdoorsman.

brandonjansen · Dec 20, 2016

norville said:
Is there a Pic of this, I may be installing these in the Spring when I get new tires on my '11 Outdoorsman.

No pictures as you can't really see it well. Just remember that the washer that comes with the Bilsteins goes on the shock rod BEFORE the upper spring seat and hardware.

smokedbystang · Dec 20, 2016

I have no idea if this helps but I can only assume these are installed right. Just got mine done too.

norville · Dec 20, 2016

Thanks, where's the rest of the truck?

smokedbystang said:
I have no idea if this helps but I can only assume these are installed right. Just got mine done too.

norville · Dec 20, 2016

brandonjansen said:
No pictures as you can't really see it well. Just remember that the washer that comes with the Bilsteins goes on the shock rod BEFORE the upper spring seat and hardware.

Thanks, I'm sure it will make sense when I have them...I'm itching to do this but tires 20" tires are pricey and I want to do it all in one shot... I just have to hold out until april..

Sorry for the hijack OP

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