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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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replacing shock bushing?

hey guys, i just found out that the bushing on my front shock is worn out, i have a 2002 tundra trd, with bilstein shocks in the front, i was wondering if its possible to change the bushing instead of buying a whole new shock? and how hard is it to replace this bushing?
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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I've replaced a bushing in a set of Bilsteins, or at least removed the bushing and put in a different sized sleeve:


So it is physically possible, the question is whether you can find a replacement bushing, give Bilstein custom support a call and see what they can come up with.

The Bils. bushings are different than others I have seen, Rancho shocks use a sort of hour glass shaped bushing, KYBs use a straight sided rubber bushing without the end flanges that the Bils. bushings have.

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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 02:20 AM
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what about universal bushings, there is a lot of them on the net?
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by netmasta88
what about universal bushings, there is a lot of them on the net?
Measure what you need and see if any of them will fit. Energy Susp. might be a place to try:
- http://energysuspension.com/products...-Bushings.html

Or call up Bilstein, I've found their customer support to be awesome:
- http://www.bilsteinus.com/contact.php
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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ok cool thanks!
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 02:48 AM
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hey guys, i emailed bilstein and the guy said he can get them for me no problem, thanks guys!
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