bilstein Leveling shocks VS leveling kit

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Apr 22, 2013 | 12:15 AM

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smurfs_of_war

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Originally Posted by Whitenasty04

Ive installed the bilsteins before and it might only be a "couple" extra steps but they arent easy steps. When you go to compress that coil and you put that 2'' preload on that heavy spring it can get scary.lol. And that installation price does sounds a little high for just a leveling kit. Heck, I've put on a few leveling kits before and I can do in only about 3 hours, it isnt hard at all.

Didn't mean to imply they were easy- my fault. With a full shop, an experienced tech with proper tools though, the extra time wouldn't be as significant as say you or I doing them in our driveway. Ive done the shock replacement, whole assembly replacement, and a few spacers. The shock replacement was by far the biggest PITA- you're right. A good compressor is worth it's weight in gold- and saved body parts

Over the years it's gotten to the point that if somebody asks me to help now, I try to "convince" them that by the time the shocks are due for a refresh- might as well do the whole assembly. You know, for their own good. Mainly so I don't have to cuss like a trucker pi**ing around with those things.