Problem seating 3 prongs in housing during bilstein install

[ChrisGUGA]

The install is going pretty well and I have the bilstein 5100s set at 2.8 and I'm trying to reinstall them on the truck. For the life of me, I can't get the 3 bolts on top of the strut into the 3 holes in the housing.

Is there some trick to this? I've tried installing and removing it 20 times and giving it a little twist to try and get it to line up properly with no luck.

Also, does it matter where the end of the spring coil is lined up? I read somewhere that they recommended having the end of the top spring coil facing outward.

Thanks a lot,
Chris

 

[ChrisGUGA]

Nevermind. I'm an idiot. I just had to rotate the bolts until it fit properly.

 

[yount79]

Yup you wanna just loosen the nuts with couple threads still on so that the strut doesn't fall out of the housing. Just a little tip there bud

 

[Ox69]

If I'm not mistaken the top almost looks like a arrow. And it has to point out when installing back on the truck.

 

[Thatdude596]

Would be nice if someone did a write up with pics as this is by far the most popular mod on a ram 1500

 

[yount79]

https://youtu.be/GpLJIln6VBA
That's what I referred to. Hope it helps

 

[ChrisGUGA]

https://youtu.be/GpLJIln6VBA
That's what I referred to. Hope it helps

Yep, me too.

 

[RAM FF]

I've been looking to get the Bilstein adjustable height shocks for my 2009 SLT. They seem to be on back order everywhere. Is there a good place online to get them or a better alternative?

 

[ChrisGUGA]

I bought mine on Amazon.com, but I see they're on back order there too.

I got lucky buying mine about 2 weeks ago. I had no idea they were going on back order.

They do ride great though. I don't get my alignment done until Tuesday and the truck still drives better than stock.

 

[Thatdude596]

They are on national backorder

 

[BleessJ]

Can someone give me the product number for the front shocks for a 2014 1500 Big Horn. I know the series 5100, but when I search my vehicle type many come up. If it makes a difference Im oredering a 6/5 Zone lift. Plan on getting all the parts ordered, and installed while Im working in Mexico. Thanks for the help guys.