: Got the Bilsteins installed....WOW I love them!
bsljacques 08-15-2010, 05:08 PM Well it went well today....did the bilsteins and my new front brakes in about 3 hours! Rented a spring compressor from Autozone and all in all it was pretty straight forward. I plant to do a write up later to submit in the "How to's" section. But for now....here are some pics!
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bsljacques 08-15-2010, 05:14 PM Still need to change out the brake fluid....but that will be next weekend....too hot to keep working out there!
cjcorrea 08-15-2010, 06:35 PM wow NICE. big difference right
bsljacques 08-15-2010, 07:21 PM wow NICE. big difference right
Yep! Bump steer is just about gone! Still need new tires and an alignment.
Very happy with all of it!
Scorpion 08-15-2010, 08:49 PM I know what you mean. But you have to be careful not a lot of places know how to do an alignment on the mada.
bsljacques 08-15-2010, 10:32 PM I know what you mean. But you have to be careful not a lot of places know how to do an alignment on the mada.
Yep.....Pops gave me the place here in OKC that knows how to align the Armada right! I am ready for tires next and then the alignment!
tchjts1 08-16-2010, 02:32 AM Still need to change out the brake fluid....but that will be next weekend....too hot to keep working out there!
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Good time to switch over to the GoodRidge SS braided brake lines: http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17338
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Jarhead711 08-16-2010, 03:30 AM why did you do that what is the difference and about how much did you pay for the setup?
bsljacques 08-16-2010, 09:01 AM why did you do that what is the difference and about how much did you pay for the setup?
What my project was about.....is getting better handling...(Get rid of the bump steer) and better braking.....and all I can say is WOW!
The stock struts are not very good and many have changed over to better ones. Also the 6000lb beast can be hard on brakes....they did improve them after 2005 I believe and I have had great luck with R1 Concepts and they make a good product at a great price! Over all it cost me $363 total in parts and about 3 hours on a Sunday to get it done. Well worth it!
I will put together a write up soon on the steps to get-r-done.
Hope that helps.
kenedytxarmada 08-16-2010, 09:33 AM What my project was about.....is getting better handling...(Get rid of the bump steer) and better braking.....and all I can say is WOW!
The stock struts are not very good and many have changed over to better ones. Also the 6000lb beast can be hard on brakes....they did improve them after 2005 I believe and I have had great luck with R1 Concepts and they make a good product at a great price! Over all it cost me $363 total in parts and about 3 hours on a Sunday to get it done. Well worth it!
I will put together a write up soon on the steps to get-r-done.
Hope that helps.
Great pic's. I like how you pointed out the placement of the large washer on the Bilsteins... It seems some installers are getting this wrong which is why some folks are having problems...........
bsljacques 08-16-2010, 10:03 AM Thank you all! It was a fun project and great satisfaction to see a job well done and money saved....AND....great upgrade!
armadadd 08-17-2010, 11:13 AM Nice installation...
armadadd 08-17-2010, 11:14 AM How long does this shocks last? Had mines for like 2 yrs and it feels like is gone..
bsljacques 08-17-2010, 01:50 PM I don't know how long they will last...but I am sure someone will chime in....
NissanGuy 08-17-2010, 05:57 PM Will the Bilstein HD's work on a 2WD SE? I looked on their website and it is saying only 4WD. Anyone have a suggestion for the 2WD peeps?
bsljacques 08-17-2010, 07:44 PM Will the Bilstein HD's work on a 2WD SE? I looked on their website and it is saying only 4WD. Anyone have a suggestion for the 2WD peeps?
I believe its the same 2wd or 4wd. Hopefully someone will chime in on this one. I would be able to tell if I saw a 2wd one.....but I don't know of anyone around here with one.
scr38 08-17-2010, 08:40 PM I believe its the same 2wd or 4wd. Hopefully someone will chime in on this one. I would be able to tell if I saw a 2wd one.....but I don't know of anyone around here with one.
They are the same. Work great on 2WD or 4WD.
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