I got the Bilsteins installed but....
01-23-2005, 03:17 PM
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I got the Bilsteins installed but....
Hey guys
Me and a buddy intalled all new bilstein shocks this weekend on my 1996 tacoma, the job went pretty good but now it sits about an inch higher on the front driver side. I know that shocks aren't supposed to support the weight of the vehicle so it has me concerned. I was wondering why this is or what we could have done wrong? I was also wondering if the shocks or even the coil springs had to be in an exact location (sticker towards the front or anything bizzare like that) for everything to work right? Hopefully this is all the info you need, and thanks in advance for any help guys.
Me and a buddy intalled all new bilstein shocks this weekend on my 1996 tacoma, the job went pretty good but now it sits about an inch higher on the front driver side. I know that shocks aren't supposed to support the weight of the vehicle so it has me concerned. I was wondering why this is or what we could have done wrong? I was also wondering if the shocks or even the coil springs had to be in an exact location (sticker towards the front or anything bizzare like that) for everything to work right? Hopefully this is all the info you need, and thanks in advance for any help guys.
01-23-2005, 03:26 PM
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Just checked the #s on the invoice for my Bilstein HDs, and the rears are B46-2285 and B46-2286. You've either got two lefts, two rights, or have them reversed. The bilstein sight can tell you which is which.
01-23-2005, 03:30 PM
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He says it sits an inch higher on the front driver side. 
If you install the lower spring perch the wrong way it will cause this problem. I know there have been a few posts about it.
If you install the lower spring perch the wrong way it will cause this problem. I know there have been a few posts about it.
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Thanks guys
01-24-2005, 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by gapguy
The coil cup on the drivers side is installed upside-down. Flip it, then reinstall. 
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