Contents:
Background to upgrade/previous setup
First thoughts
Removal/Installation tips
----Background----
Just installed Bilstein 4600's on all 4 this weekend. Picked them up from 4 Wheel Parts in AZ for 279 out the door. First time doing shocks by myself - if I can do it anyone can! My Hundy is essentially stock except I'm running 285 KO2s. Previously had KYB Excel-G shocks from previous owner and they'd been struggling to dampen especially with the heavier tires (had stock Michelin 275s before). My rig is not lifted so I didn't get the 5100s.
----First Impressions----
After ~200 miles of city/highway driving I absolutely love these shocks. Firm and controlled but by no means jarring on bumps and potholes. Waaaay less body roll. Very excited to try these out up north on the fire roads and light trails.
----Install tips----
PB blaster the crap out of the lower shock mount in the rear. My original shocks were basically seized to the post.
I used a Pittman arm puller to pull the shock off the post. I used a small socket extension just wider than the threads of the post to aid in backing off the shock.
I cleaned the post really well and used anti-seize on the post when putting the new shock on.
Background to upgrade/previous setup
First thoughts
Removal/Installation tips
----Background----
Just installed Bilstein 4600's on all 4 this weekend. Picked them up from 4 Wheel Parts in AZ for 279 out the door. First time doing shocks by myself - if I can do it anyone can! My Hundy is essentially stock except I'm running 285 KO2s. Previously had KYB Excel-G shocks from previous owner and they'd been struggling to dampen especially with the heavier tires (had stock Michelin 275s before). My rig is not lifted so I didn't get the 5100s.
----First Impressions----
After ~200 miles of city/highway driving I absolutely love these shocks. Firm and controlled but by no means jarring on bumps and potholes. Waaaay less body roll. Very excited to try these out up north on the fire roads and light trails.
----Install tips----
PB blaster the crap out of the lower shock mount in the rear. My original shocks were basically seized to the post.
I used a Pittman arm puller to pull the shock off the post. I used a small socket extension just wider than the threads of the post to aid in backing off the shock.
I cleaned the post really well and used anti-seize on the post when putting the new shock on.