Replacing rear socks, what else do I need to buy?
11-06-2003, 02:06 PM
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Replacing rear socks, what else do I need to buy?
I am getting ready to order new Bilstiens for the rear of my '83 SC. What else do I need to replace that is not included with the new shocks? Are there any nuts, bolts, washer or rubber bits I need to order in addition to the shocks?
11-06-2003, 02:19 PM
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The new bilsteins come with the top mount hardware, but you have to reuse the bottom bolts which is really no big deal. I always reuse mine.
11-06-2003, 08:05 PM
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Yes, I have Bilsteins front and rear. The car actually is sitting a little low in the rear right now. I expect the new shocks will actually raise the rear up a little. 105K miles on the original shocks, I think it is time to replace them.
11-07-2003, 01:30 PM
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If you have Bilsteins now, you can get them rebuilt and custom revalved for about $65ea for the rear and $75 for the front. I have my rears in being redone right now. This is much cheaper than buying new shocks plus in this case you get a custom shock.
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11-07-2003, 04:31 PM
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Thanks for the advice, Noel. I had not considered that. I guess the car would be down a week or two going the rebuilt route. I have no idea how I would want them valved other than stock. Everything else on the car I believe is stock.
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11-08-2003, 04:41 AM
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Rear Socks, eh? 
You won't need any additional hardware
Don't trust 'Trust Me': Unless you have lower arms like popeye and only a crescent wrench to work with you won't have to remove any oil lines or other things on top of the engine. IIRC, my jointed 3/8 inch ratched did the trick.
George
You won't need any additional hardware
Don't trust 'Trust Me': Unless you have lower arms like popeye and only a crescent wrench to work with you won't have to remove any oil lines or other things on top of the engine. IIRC, my jointed 3/8 inch ratched did the trick.
George
11-08-2003, 10:06 PM
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the rear shocks have a top stem that takes a special type cheap wrench or a ratchet socket.. Any auto parts store should have the tool.. And before tightning the top large bolt I always align the outer tube as it sits in the rubber to body/ whatever...........Ron
