Bilsteins!

04GT

New Member

Oct 8, 2003

284

0

0

Southwest Ohio

Apr 4, 2006

#1

• Apr 4, 2006

• #1

I got my Bilstein struts! Now I'm saving up to get the shocks for the rear.

Can't wait to replace my crappy stockers!

Thinking of doing it DIY, but I'm not sure. I'd have to get a good floor jack, stands, and maybe an electric impact wrench. For that, I might just pay a shop to install them.

 

K

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?

10 Year Member

Mar 30, 2005

4,749

95

134

Apr 4, 2006

#2

• Apr 4, 2006

• #2

You should have a good floor jack and jackstands regardless.

It is very easy to do this, I say go for it.

 

2

2002tj

New Member

Feb 20, 2006

7

0

0

Houston, Lone Star

Apr 4, 2006

#3

• Apr 4, 2006

• #3

Get an air compressor and air tools. You won't regret it.

 

04GT

New Member

Oct 8, 2003

284

0

0

Southwest Ohio

Apr 4, 2006

#4

• Apr 4, 2006

• #4

Kilgore Trout said:

You should have a good floor jack and jackstands regardless.

It is very easy to do this, I say go for it.

Click to expand...

I read about it in the Haynes manual. Doesn't look too hard.

My pop has all that stuff, so I might see if I can use his. I think he's worried about the springs shooting out, though.

 

Stang|ess

seeking cyber partner(s)

Oct 18, 2003

941

0

37

Hawaii

Apr 4, 2006

#5

• Apr 4, 2006

• #5

It's not too hard at all, just takes some time. An impact gun didnt work for me, so it might be good to have vice grips to hold the bolt in place, while you try and break the bolt lose.

 

D

DerekStangGT

My package is in the mail!

Feb 18, 2003

1,068

0

36

Apr 4, 2006

#6

• Apr 4, 2006

• #6

Stang|ess said:

It's not too hard at all, just takes some time. An impact gun didnt work for me, so it might be good to have vice grips to hold the bolt in place, while you try and break the bolt lose.

Click to expand...

vise grips will cut into the bolt/nut. just use a wrench.