steering and suspension Guess What I'm Doing This Weekend??

[2002Targa]

Finally got them.  SOOOOO looking forward to getting rid of my KYBs.

[2002Targa]

Question:

last time I bought Bilsteins, they came with their own strut cap and special wrench.  These from BAVAUTO didn't.  Will they work with the strut caps that are currently on the KYB struts??

[Dabliz02]

Congrats!!!

 

Did you check inside the bag?  Maybe they took it out of the box and put it in there.

 

If not I believe that it should be ok.  Not sure if they are different or not.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Dabliz02

[Chamonix72]

I believe the Bilsteins require a different gland nut due to their larger diameter. Ireland sells an "unofficial" version.

[AceAndrew]

Bilsteins sport and hd inserts come with the proper gland nuts. Or at least they should. If yours did not I'd shoot an email/call to bavauto.

if they did include a wrench at some point it was before my time, but generally if you call bilstein direct you can buy one.

Edited June 6, 2014 by AceAndrew

[Buckeye]

Struts should have come with gland nuts. You need to order the wrench (<$5) from bilestien direct.

[visionaut]

First thing I saw:  your paint looks pretty nice -- so why lay metal parts all over your trunk lid...  ?!?!  

[bluedevils]

Yea, enjoy your new truck like ride. You thought KYB were stiff, wait and see how the Bilsteins will feel. They really don't belong to a 2002 as far as ride quality is concerned. Yes, your car will handle better.  

[BLUNT]

Yea, enjoy your new truck like ride. You thought KYB were stiff, wait and see how the Bilsteins will feel. They really don't belong to a 2002 as far as ride quality is concerned. Yes, your car will handle better.  

isnt it time for your warm milk old man??  Bilsteins arent too stiff  .. Youre just too old

[AceAndrew]

I think he's started the weekend off by getting hammered then trolling the FAQ. Especially when the rear kyb's are even stiffer than the race setups let alone bilsteins.

[bluedevils]

Whaat? I will never install those animals in any of my bimmers, period. Yes they are nicely engineered parts but man they are stiff. May be I am getting old. I like the original oil shocks or konis, much smoother ride especially over bad roads. You must have great roads in North Pole you live Santa.

[M3M3]

isnt it time for your warm milk old man??  Bilsteins arent too stiff  .. Youre just too old

   

[73touring]

Im sort of mid way on this had billies frin and vack on my touring but changed the rears to armstrong adjustables. Adjusted to full hardness. Still more plliable then the billies. But I love them in the front.

[2002Targa]

Went from KYBs to HDs on my last car, LOVED IT.  and I was very careful laying the bars on the trunk.  They're freshly powdercoated so no scratchy scratchy...

[OriginalOwner]

I installed Bilsteins all around a couple of years ago ...... I like 'em just fine, they maintain the car nice and steady, ain't spilled a glass of warm milk yet, though it does slide a little bit in those tight corners.

 

And I didn't need that $5 wrench thingie, my big pipe wrench worked just fine.

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

Edited June 8, 2014 by OriginalOwner