Bilstein/UCA Tool List?

[lowvaluetarget]

I am getting ready to install some Bilstein's and Mevotech UCAs, and want to make sure I have all the tools required. Is there a list anywhere?

I went to Home depot to grab what I thought I was missing, but want to double check. There's nothing worse than getting halfway through a job and realizing you don't have all the tools you need.

Here's what I have.

• PB-Blaster (I plan on soaking all bolts 24 hours prior)
• Spring compressors (rented)
• Hydraulic Jack and Jack Stands
• 1/2" Breaker Bar
• 1/2" Socket Wrench
• 3/8" Socket Wrench
• 1/2" Torque Wrench (borrowed)
• Rubber hammer
• 5lb Sledge
• Grease gun
• Appropriate socket wrench adapters and extensions
• 15mm Deep 6pt socket
• 16mm Deep 6pt socket
• 21mm Deep 6pt socket
• 22mm Deep 6pt socket
• 24mm Deep 6pt socket
• 10mm wrench
• 17mm offset box wrench
• Assorted Wrenches and regular sockets 16mm and down
• Allen key

What am I missing?

 

[fordtech90]

Beer and music and you should be set. [emoji1360]


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[lowvaluetarget]

Beer and music and you should be set. [emoji1360]


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I have some of my coveted Yuengling (im in Texas) and Spotify

Sounds good.

 

[quietpeen]

i think the new nut on the bilsteins is either 18mm or 19mm so make sure you have an offset box wrench in those sizes

 

[lowvaluetarget]

i think the new nut on the bilsteins is either 18mm or 19mm so make sure you have an offset box wrench in those sizes

Hmm i thought it was 17 for some reason. I'll double check.

 

[quietpeen]

ok, maybe it is 17, i just remember it was a different size than the stock nut...and maybe stock was 18mm? Either way i would have an offset wrench for both sizes. I can confirm the stock size after work if you want,

 

[lowvaluetarget]

ok, maybe it is 17, i just remember it was a different size than the stock nut...and maybe stock was 18mm? Either way i would have an offset wrench for both sizes. I can confirm the stock size after work if you want,

I'd appreciate it. I can confirm the bilstein after work as well.

 

[fordtech90]

I have some of my coveted Yuengling (im in Texas) and Spotify



Sounds good.

Drank a lot of yuengling while I was in PA. Good beer


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[lowvaluetarget]

Drank a lot of yuengling while I was in PA. Good beer


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I try and bring back quite a few cases when I make it up there.

 

[quietpeen]

Used to drink Lager all the time. but i can get it whenever i want

 

[DannyMK2]

though not required, i highly suggest a good impact gun. definetly speeds things up, especially when it comes to the spring compressors.

 

[quietpeen]

though not required, i highly suggest a good impact gun. definetly speeds things up, especially when it comes to the spring compressors.

This, it definitely helps with that

also I looked and the stock nut on top of the oem strut is 18mm

 

[lowvaluetarget]

This, it definitely helps with that

also I looked and the stock nut on top of the oem strut is 18mm

well good to know. Thanks!

 

[Smxtmpr34]

you're pretty set bud

 

[R.L.K.]

If your not familiar with this type of work ....
I recommend taking several photos prior to the disassembly , paying close attention to hardware orientation and how many exposed threads beyond the nuts .

And if you haven't seen this post below take a look .


http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?p=1206420

Hope this helps !