Regarding Bilstein 5100 shocks...
09-30-2017, 02:29 PM
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Year: 2000
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Engine: 4.0L AMC-242 I6
Regarding Bilstein 5100 shocks...
(Cant seem to get the image to load so here's the link)
https://i.imgur.com/nnB5dsU.jpg
Is that how the shocks are supposed to sit on the front?? Because...even with a torque wrench at 20ft-lbs that nut isn't going down further--on both sides. I've already tried the Bilstein 4600s but they are too short. Any thoughts?
https://i.imgur.com/nnB5dsU.jpg
Is that how the shocks are supposed to sit on the front?? Because...even with a torque wrench at 20ft-lbs that nut isn't going down further--on both sides. I've already tried the Bilstein 4600s but they are too short. Any thoughts?
09-30-2017, 06:05 PM
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Solutions? Channel locks, vice grips? Don't really wanna hurt the shock.
09-30-2017, 06:35 PM
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Take a shop towel and wrap the shock rod.. Clamp on vice grips very top of rod, not to tight just enough to stop the spin.. Then tighten up until the rubber squashes down to the diameter of the top washer.
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09-30-2017, 08:20 PM
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some shocks have a slot for a wrench to hold onto or a hex fitting in the top to stop the spinning
cant member if 5100s have either, but the old fashioned vice grips work perfect
