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DJ31499 · 08-11-2018, 03:40 PM

I've ran into another issue with installing my new bilstien 4600's. I've got three out out of four of them installed, but the rear driver's side shock has a really tough mounting set-up right next to the gas tank where is get a ratchet or wrench in there to get it off. Even if I were to get it off, I don't know how I'd get the new one on, since the bilstiens come with the stud already inserted through the eyelet of the shock. Could I cut a whole near the original; spot in the frame, somewhere more accessible to mount the new shock? Any Ideas?

08-11-2018, 03:40 PM	#1
DJ31499 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Brewster, New York Posts: 5	Shock Mounting on Rear Driver's Side (K5) I've ran into another issue with installing my new bilstien 4600's. I've got three out out of four of them installed, but the rear driver's side shock has a really tough mounting set-up right next to the gas tank where is get a ratchet or wrench in there to get it off. Even if I were to get it off, I don't know how I'd get the new one on, since the bilstiens come with the stud already inserted through the eyelet of the shock. Could I cut a whole near the original; spot in the frame, somewhere more accessible to mount the new shock? Any Ideas?