Shocks

[Robert T]

I ended up putting a little dab of blue on the bolts, my fingers, driveway...

Typically doesn’t matter which way. I recommend loctite. Mine have backed out more than once after replacing.

If possible, I always mount shaft up unless there is a shaft cover. Shaft on the bottom+no protection+rocks kicking up=money.

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[ControlNode]

Did you guys use threadlocker or anything like that on the rear shock bolts?

They are one time use nuts and bolts, so I replace them when I change the shocks. New ones should have whatever they require. I have a set on order right now with the local dealer so I can install the Bilstein 5100s I picked up yesterday.

 

[SigOris]

To those who have upgraded your rear shocks, did you install with the shaft or the shock body down? Eibach said they usually install shaft down but they can be installed either way. Shaft down always looks upside down to me but I have noticed alot of vehicles are like that now. Thoughts or advantages either way?

Bilstein gives directions which way their label should be facing.

 

[Stic-o]

A Monotube shock like a Bilstein 5100, Fox 2.0 or Eibach Pro Truck , always are shaft down. This is because the hardened shaft is stronger then the shock body. Any hit to the body can damage it, and the shock can't function. Piston can't travel through a irregular surface.

A twin tube, like a Rancho, you can run body down, as it has a double wall, but a smaller piston.

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