REAL TIME help please, new shock bushings to small

[secretagent]

I just got my Bilstien 5125 shocks in and I'm trying to install them. The mounts on my 9/75 FJ40 are to big to fit the metal sleeve and bushing of the shock. Should I just drill the bushing and fit a new sleeve?

I don't want to ruin these awesome new shocks.....please help.

 

[Poser]

If you remove the sleeve from the bushing will the shock bushing then fit the stud?

 

[secretagent]

Steve,

Ya, the bushing will fit without the sleeve. But it is a very tight fit.

 

[Poser]

They should be somewhat snug on the shock mounting stud.

 

[secretagent]

Steve,

will it hurt the bushing over time if I run them without the metal sleeve? or should I find a piece of tubing that will fit the mounts and drill the bushing so the tube will go in.....does that make sense?

 

[Poser]

Steve,

will it hurt the bushing over time if I run them without the metal sleeve? or should I find a piece of tubing that will fit the mounts and drill the bushing so the tube will go in.....does that make sense?

I am not aware of a 40/50/60/80 series Land Cruiser that uses a sleeve to isolate the bushing from the mounting stud.



I would not worry about it.

 

[secretagent]

Very cool Steve, thanks a ton....one of these days I'll buy you a beer...or more