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Bilstein PSS install instructions?

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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Does anyone have Bilstein PSS install instructions, as well as exactly what OEM parts are needed? I'm having trouble finding both points of information. Thanks!
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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You're going to have to swap out the oem top hats onto your new coilovers. You'll need a spring compressor to do so I believe. Apart from that it should just be a basic remove old suspension, put in new suspension and getting the car aligned.

Pretty decent diy video. helped me when I was installing my coilovers

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k6LTUO6Sig[/media]
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Thanks. Changing coilovers is the easy part. I've done it 3 times on my car.

I'm not clear on what specific parts of the oem top hat I need for the PSS kit, as well as specs like how much pre-load to use.
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As far as parts go you'd probably use everything from 9 and above. Would probably not need 6 and 18 but im not really familiar with what comes with the PSS kit.

As for preload... generally I put zero preload on my springs. If you have the manual it should specify what they recommend for preload.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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#6 is my challenge right now. I'm not sure if I need it or not.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Isn't that just a rubber shock absorber piece of sorts? I know people reuse/ replace them when fitting them on new coils
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