Bilstein shocks

[broncosam]

Are the Bilstein shocks supposed to be mounted in what I call upside down, with the reservoir end pointing up. I see them mounted like that in pictures but the directions that came with mine say nothing about the correct way to install them.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Being monotube, I don't think it matters like it does on a twin tube shock.

 

[Bronco-Brian]

The fronts are mounted boots up. The rears are boots down.

 

[EPB72]

I've called Bilstein ,,and there response is there shocks are to be mounted with the sticker/label correctly oriented right side up .. so after thousands of installs on just about every vehicle makes ,sometimes this leads to the shock orientation different then the oe configuration,,,,

 

[SHX669]

Not sure if it actually matters but Bilstein says mount em with the "lettering " in the correct upright position - but that could just be so it's easier to read their logo/advertising - LOL

 

[broncosam]

Okay thanks, that's what I'll do.

 

[blubuckaroo]

Not sure if it actually matters but Bilstein says mount em with the "lettering " in the correct upright position - but that could just be so it's easier to read their logo/advertising - LOL

Probably. Actually, all my shocks get painted black anyway. I don't care for colors or advertising with my vehicles.

 

[broncosam]

For those that saw it before I deleted it I offer my sincere apology for the rant about the installation on the Bilstein shocks. I got them on I just had to walk away from it for a while. I guess I'm just getting too old and cranky to be crawling around underneath a vehicle anymore.

 

[spap]

I’m right with on the old and cranky

 

[gnpenning]

 

[Speedrdr]

Wait a minute…I didn’t realize I could call it “being honest”. I’m so relieved to hear I’m not being cranky. Now I can swear at my EB and feel good about being honest. Lol

Randy

 

[MonsterBIlly]

Are the Bilstein shocks supposed to be mounted in what I call upside down, with the reservoir end pointing up. I see them mounted like that in pictures but the directions that came with mine say nothing about the correct way to install them.

 

[MonsterBIlly]

Install them so the sticker or name is right side up. If Bilsteine is upside diwn then the shock is