Bilstein + OEM Style Spring Perch

Bilstein Sport inverted strut shown at left, AST non-inverted strut shown at Right (similar to Koni and most other non-inverted struts). Note the substantially shorter upper shaft length on ...

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:47:08 -0700

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Bilstein Sport inverted strut shown at left, AST non-inverted strut shown at Right (similar to Koni and most other non-inverted struts). Note the substantially shorter upper shaft length on ...

This is the top of the Bilstein Sport Strut. The rubber boot is flexible and will collapse some in this installation. The perch may rub this boot. This is normal. In order to provide maxi ...

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:48:17 -0700

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This is the top of the Bilstein Sport Strut. The rubber boot is flexible and will collapse some in this installation. The perch may rub this boot. This is normal. In order to provide maxi ...

STEP 1: Install the Vorshlag Stock Style perch onto the strut. It should sit squarely on the shoulder of the strut. Once the camber plate is installed, you will be able to get more thread ...

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:49:41 -0700

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STEP 1: Install the Vorshlag Stock Style perch onto the strut. It should sit squarely on the shoulder of the strut. Once the camber plate is installed, you will be able to get more thread ...

STEP 2: Install the Vorshlag camber plate onto the spring perch. It should slide onto the yellow spool piece easily. NOTE: No portion of the threaded strut shaft sticks above the camber pla ...

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:51:20 -0700

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STEP 2: Install the Vorshlag camber plate onto the spring perch. It should slide onto the yellow spool piece easily. NOTE: No portion of the threaded strut shaft sticks above the camber pla ...

Your kit should include Loctite 242 (or equivalent), the Vorshlag top nut, and a 6mm Allen wrench. Open the Loctite package and place a few drops on the threads of the top nut (shown on the ...

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:51:54 -0700

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Your kit should include Loctite 242 (or equivalent), the Vorshlag top nut, and a 6mm Allen wrench. Open the Loctite package and place a few drops on the threads of the top nut (shown on the ...

STEP 3: Put a few drops of Loctite onto the threads at the bottom of the top nut before installing.

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:53:16 -0700

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STEP 3: Put a few drops of Loctite onto the threads at the bottom of the top nut before installing.

STEP 4: Install the top nut by hand making sure that it threads easily onto the top of the strut. The top nut reaches into the spherical bearing and screws over the top threaded portion of t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:54:59 -0700

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STEP 4: Install the top nut by hand making sure that it threads easily onto the top of the strut. The top nut reaches into the spherical bearing and screws over the top threaded portion of t ...

To tighten the top nut you will need a 1" open end wrench or a Metric Adjustable Wrench (i.e. Crescent wrench!) and the provided 6mm "T Handle" Allen wrench tool.

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:56:47 -0700

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To tighten the top nut you will need a 1" open end wrench or a Metric Adjustable Wrench (i.e. Crescent wrench!) and the provided 6mm "T Handle" Allen wrench tool.

STEP 5: The "T handle" Allen wrench should be placed in the hex drive on the top of the Bilstein strut shaft. Hold the T handle (counter-torque) while you tighten the top nut using the 1" w ...

nobody@smugmug.com (vorshlag) — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:58:27 -0700

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STEP 5: The "T handle" Allen wrench should be placed in the hex drive on the top of the Bilstein strut shaft. Hold the T handle (counter-torque) while you tighten the top nut using the 1" w ...