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riz · 01-27-2018, 12:44 PM

Can you remove the upper mounts on these shocks so they are just eyelets like the bottoms of the shocks? If so, do you just unbolt them or do they have to be cut off?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bilstein-B6...ZZg~2w&vxp=mtr

v30crewcab · 01-27-2018, 03:53 PM

I think you'll have to cutoff a welded washer. then it will be just like normal.

riz · 01-31-2018, 08:58 PM

can anybody verify this? If a guy cut off the welded washer, would it slide onto an existing shock shaft mounted to the frame?

SCOTI · 02-01-2018, 10:55 AM

I know I've tried to remove the stud on one before & it was bonded to the bushing. As I tried pressing the stud, the entire bushing came out. I don't know if just some are like that or if it's a standard.

riz · 02-01-2018, 12:26 PM

trying to find Bilsteins that are same as stock for my C10 but with open eyes in both ends.... for fronts and rears.

SCOTI · 02-01-2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by riz

trying to find Bilsteins that are same as stock for my C10 but with open eyes in both ends.... for fronts and rears.

Understand.

If you need to remove the front stud from one of their shocks, you can try to cut & press the remaining portion of the stud out. If it's bonded & wants to come out as a unit, there's a simple fix. You can get some poly bushing halves to replace the bushing. Done.....

riz · 02-01-2018, 02:12 PM

First.... I so appreciate the help.... where would i get the poly bushing for the shocks? Could I get poly or rubber bushings from Bilstein? I'm new to the whole frame up restoration world.

SCOTI · 02-01-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by riz

First.... I so appreciate the help.... where would i get the poly bushing for the shocks? Could I get poly or rubber bushings from Bilstein? I'm new to the whole frame up restoration world.

They come in various sizes (OD & ID) so it's just measuring & looking up your specific needs. I recall when I used them for one app, I didn't utilize a sleeve because I couldn't get things sized correctly if one was used. The bolt shank worked fine though.....

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p...iABEgKKqfD_BwE

v30crewcab · 02-02-2018, 10:11 PM

put a screwdriver in between, and shoot a little pb blaster in there. they will come out. I had to move the sleeves on mine from top to bottom and that worked.

SCOTI · 02-03-2018, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by v30crewcab

put a screwdriver in between, and shoot a little pb blaster in there. they will come out. I had to move the sleeves on mine from top to bottom and that worked.

On Bilsteins? I did wd40 & a press. The entire stud/bushing pushed out together.7

v30crewcab · 02-03-2018, 02:08 PM

yes on bilstein. they are the 7100 series so maybe different.

riz · 02-07-2018, 07:46 AM

based on this info, I just bought all 4 and spent $300....... I'll let y ou know how it goes once they arrive.

01-27-2018, 12:44 PM	#1
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	bilstein shock question Can you remove the upper mounts on these shocks so they are just eyelets like the bottoms of the shocks? If so, do you just unbolt them or do they have to be cut off? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bilstein-B6...ZZg~2w&vxp=mtr __________________ RIZ 81 C10 short box 82 K5 Blazer

01-27-2018, 03:53 PM	#2
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 957	Re: bilstein shock question I think you'll have to cutoff a welded washer. then it will be just like normal. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

01-31-2018, 08:58 PM	#3
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: bilstein shock question can anybody verify this? If a guy cut off the welded washer, would it slide onto an existing shock shaft mounted to the frame? __________________ RIZ 81 C10 short box 82 K5 Blazer

02-01-2018, 10:55 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: bilstein shock question I know I've tried to remove the stud on one before & it was bonded to the bushing. As I tried pressing the stud, the entire bushing came out. I don't know if just some are like that or if it's a standard. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-01-2018, 12:26 PM	#5
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: bilstein shock question trying to find Bilsteins that are same as stock for my C10 but with open eyes in both ends.... for fronts and rears. __________________ RIZ 81 C10 short box 82 K5 Blazer

02-01-2018, 02:12 PM	#7
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: bilstein shock question First.... I so appreciate the help.... where would i get the poly bushing for the shocks? Could I get poly or rubber bushings from Bilstein? I'm new to the whole frame up restoration world. __________________ RIZ 81 C10 short box 82 K5 Blazer

02-02-2018, 10:11 PM	#9
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 957	Re: bilstein shock question put a screwdriver in between, and shoot a little pb blaster in there. they will come out. I had to move the sleeves on mine from top to bottom and that worked. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

02-03-2018, 02:08 PM	#11
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 957	Re: bilstein shock question yes on bilstein. they are the 7100 series so maybe different. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

02-07-2018, 07:46 AM	#12
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: bilstein shock question based on this info, I just bought all 4 and spent $300....... I'll let y ou know how it goes once they arrive. __________________ RIZ 81 C10 short box 82 K5 Blazer



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