Im installing Bilstein 5100s on my 2007 fj. When I took the rear shock, it had a third metal washer that fit into the mounting hole where the shock goes, it has somewhat of a shoulder to fit into the hole. Are you suppose to use that with the new shock, 2 new washers and 2 rubber grommets? Or just use the new parts. I see why they used it, it keeps the shock centered in the hole? Thanks for any help.
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Typically the shock post has a washer then a bushing that go on first. The post then goes through the frame mount finished off with another washer/bushing/washer/nut. If your new shocks did not come with all that hardware, then its safe to re-use the old washers (not the nuts). Always use fresh nylock nuts or loctite.
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I understand the 2 normal washers. The rear of the fj has a third washer. It fits up inside the mounting location. It has a shoulder to it the keeps the shock centered going through the mount. Do you re use that or not?
The shouldered washer goes on top of the frame mount. As I stated originally, if your new shocks didn't come with all 3 washers, its pretty safe to reuse them as needed.
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After calling Bilstein, they say not to re use the shouldered washer. The two new rubber grommets have male ends on each, those fit into the mounting hole, keeping the shock centered.
