DallasBill
08-16-2004, 04:31 PM
I have purchased Bilstein HDs for all 4 corners. I am really needing some help, because even after much searching here and Roadfly and Google, terminology and semantics have taken their toll on my sorry brain! :p My shop will install these and I am supplying the parts and I want to make sure I get it correct.
Front:
When I look at them, and if I read the instructions correctly, they come with a dust cover (Bilstein words), so I don't need front strut boots (BMA parts words) -- Correct?
And, the fronts have an internal bump stop, so I don't need front strut rubber stops (BMA parts words) -- Correct?
The existing strut mounts are OK -- should I get new paper gaskets?
Rear:
I have new Bilstein shock mounts.
Should I get new paper gaskets for these?
Should I get new upper and lower spring pads?
Finally, if I have read elsewhere correctly, the rear OEM dust covers do not fit over the HD's. Where can I find these, as BMA does not list them in their catalog -- the stealer?
Have I missed anything -- spring pads on front??
Thanks very much! :)
Front:
When I look at them, and if I read the instructions correctly, they come with a dust cover (Bilstein words), so I don't need front strut boots (BMA parts words) -- Correct?
And, the fronts have an internal bump stop, so I don't need front strut rubber stops (BMA parts words) -- Correct?
The existing strut mounts are OK -- should I get new paper gaskets?
Rear:
I have new Bilstein shock mounts.
Should I get new paper gaskets for these?
Should I get new upper and lower spring pads?
Finally, if I have read elsewhere correctly, the rear OEM dust covers do not fit over the HD's. Where can I find these, as BMA does not list them in their catalog -- the stealer?
Have I missed anything -- spring pads on front??
Thanks very much! :)