Bilstein 6112 install

[23RST]

Has anyone installed front coilovers on a diesel (not sure if it makes a difference)? This plastic bridge thru-holes don't align with the bolts on the passenger side.

 

Any ideas to get it aligned?

 

Tackling the driver side tomorrow.

 

Hit me with any questions y'all may have

[Vincej138]

Just did this last night. It aligns, just have to get a big screwdriver in there and pry it up and towards you. Took a bit of fighting but it pops on. 

[23RST]

2 hours ago, Vincej138 said:

Just did this last night. It aligns, just have to get a big screwdriver in there and pry it up and towards you. Took a bit of fighting but it pops on. 

 

Thanks! I'm gonna loosen the screws and try it tomorrow.

[Vincej138]

59 minutes ago, 23RST said:

 

Thanks! I'm gonna loosen the screws and try it tomorrow.

Yup, shouldn't have to loosen much, just wedge it a bit higher then pull towards you. Once one pops in, the rear one, the fron side was easier.

 

The driver side is easier on the top hat there.

[23RST]

22 hours ago, Vincej138 said:

Yup, shouldn't have to loosen much, just wedge it a bit higher then pull towards you. Once one pops in, the rear one, the fron side was easier.

 

The driver side is easier on the top hat there.

Speaking of driver side, these holes on the strut do not match the truck... or, the T bar on bottom needs rotated the other direction so I can rotate the shock around.

 

Emailed the seller...

 

A second issue here, how do I pop the CV axle back into the front diff? It popped out a bit when I was manipulating the wheel hub.

 

[23RST]

On 9/24/2023 at 9:38 PM, Vincej138 said:

Yup, shouldn't have to loosen much, just wedge it a bit higher then pull towards you. Once one pops in, the rear one, the fron side was easier.

 

The driver side is easier on the top hat there.

 

Got it...all of it

 

Edited September 26, 2023 by 23RST

[Vincej138]

13 hours ago, 23RST said:

 

Got it...all of it

 

Good to hear!