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#8641
Now an XLT in Colorado
I may not be seeing what you are referring to Brew. I do see a strut diagram, and those probably *would* be concave side toward the bushing, since there's typically no off-axis movement (or very little). That's also why I'm not concerned about the fronts on mine. Of course, hundreds of thousands of shocks would be bent or broken if it was a serious concern, as I'm sure you and I aren't the only ones who've been doing it "wrong" all these years.
PS: Bilstein also says not to use an impact to remove or install even the lower bolts due to potential shock damage. That seems a little overly cautious.
PS: Bilstein also says not to use an impact to remove or install even the lower bolts due to potential shock damage. That seems a little overly cautious.
#8642
Senior Member
You don't see, really ? Guess I'm not following then, plenty of pics there lol.
#8643
Senior Member
No worries, Fox and Bilsteins (4600, some 5100's) are cup side down, - had me worried for minute. The 5100's at the link show cup side down as well, but your illustration doesn't....weird. Surprised you didn't see that.
Like I mentioned earlier, it must be washer (type) dependent.
Like I mentioned earlier, it must be washer (type) dependent.
Last edited by Jbrew; 11-07-2018 at 10:22 AM.
#8644
Senior Member
That would be disturbing, one of my kids, my youngest,- put about 800 into the AC last year, has a G6. She had to warranty that one as well. We'll see how long this one lasts.
Last edited by Jbrew; 11-07-2018 at 01:28 PM.
#8645
Senior Member
The wife's heater in the escape still isn't up to my standards. And with a new kid it may force my hand into dropping some $$$. Thermometer at the vent reads within spec (technically but it's on the low end) but it feels cool when you put your hand up and the higher the fan speed the cooler it seems to be. Fan speed 1 or 2 seems to get it the warmest but definitely won't keep ya warm when the temp outside really dips down.
#8646
Now an XLT in Colorado
No worries, Fox and Bilsteins (4600, some 5100's) are cup side down, - had me worried for minute. The 5100's at the link show cup side down as well, but your illustration doesn't....weird. Surprised you didn't see that.
Like I mentioned earlier, it must be washer (type) dependent.
Like I mentioned earlier, it must be washer (type) dependent.
Probably doesn't make a damm bit of difference either way.
EDIT: Called Bilstein. The washer orientation is application specific. For applications that may flex more, "upside down" per the instructions diagram I posted is correct.
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Last edited by OhioLariat; 11-07-2018 at 02:31 PM.
#8647
Senior Member
2100 - I've asked you a million times.... but is it a 4 banger? They are notorious for the t-stat sticking partially open in the plastic housing. Took me a long time to troubleshoot mine.... flushed the core a few times, no change. FINALLY it threw a code after it stuck open enough.
#8648
Senior Member
If you look at the blue arrow.... that is plastic holding the bottom of the housing, yes plastic. The heat (I am assuming) over time deforms it, and makes it drop a bit. Then it scrapes and sticks when the stat closes (see shiny spot in red circle). EDIT: and to save you a lot of time, my research showed that Motorcraft was the ONLY way to go on these. There is a Dorman version that had a lot of complaints.
#8649
Senior Member
Originally Posted by white89gt
If you look at the blue arrow.... that is plastic holding the bottom of the housing, yes plastic. The heat (I am assuming) over time deforms it, and makes it drop a bit. Then it scrapes and sticks when the stat closes (see shiny spot in red circle). EDIT: and to save you a lot of time, my research showed that Motorcraft was the ONLY way to go on these. There is a Dorman version that had a lot of complaints.
#8650
Senior Member
Who the heck knows? Gabriel shows them cupped side toward the bushing.
Probably doesn't make a damm bit of difference either way.
EDIT: Called Bilstein. The washer orientation is application specific. For applications that may flex more, "upside down" per the instructions diagram I posted is correct.
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Probably doesn't make a damm bit of difference either way.
EDIT: Called Bilstein. The washer orientation is application specific. For applications that may flex more, "upside down" per the instructions diagram I posted is correct.
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Same problem with good exhaust hanger/damper bushings, the aftermarkets aren't much more than thickened rubber-bands that quickly loose integrity and fail. Motorcraft or Ford bushings are constructed over a metal skeleton that hold their composer for decades.They are the best and they know it as cost reflects lol. Ford wants $32 per exhaust bushing, but you get what you pay for.