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Bought used bilstein 5100s any maintenance I should do?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4banger09, Sep 11, 2012.

  1. Sep 11, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    4banger09

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    I bought 4 used bilstein 5100 off a fellow tw member for 150 bucks, beside the rust I'm looking to see if there is any perticular spot to grease or anything like that I've got awhile before my springs and aal get here so I'd like to make them good as new in the meantime here are some pictures aswell.

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  2. Sep 12, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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    Bump anyone?
     
  3. Sep 12, 2012 at 8:10 AM
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    Bilstein/5100 combo from Toytec. LR UCA's.1.5 AAL's Full audio upgrade.Pioneer 8400, JL Audio subs. All Boston Acoustic pro speakers, and a Kenwood XRS 5 amp. Grillcraft, Smittybuilt stainless steps. Debadged. Soon 17x8 ATX Ledge wheels w/285/70/17 BF Goodrich
    Just check the bushings where the get connected to the lower control arms. And slide the boot up, and look for any drag marks on it from use.
     
  4. Sep 12, 2012 at 9:05 AM
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    I'd protect the bushing and paint where it's rusted. Also check for damage as mentioned above.
     
  5. Sep 12, 2012 at 9:12 AM
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    Clean the surface with some scotch brite and then rub some wd40 on em. Thats what i did when i ran 5100s
     
  6. Sep 12, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    The rears never looked to bad so I installed them a half hour ago, was super easy hardest part was getting the shock compressed to fit. Front will go on once I get my eibachs and aal
     
  7. Sep 12, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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  8. Sep 12, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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    HAH! Peter I finally found you on TW.
     
  9. Sep 12, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    Already notice a difference in the rear, I hate waiting for parts
     
  10. Sep 12, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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    My stocks are 3-4 years old and they look terrible I think this is a long overdue upgrade
     

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