threaded collars on bilstein shocks, how much play is too much ??? |
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threaded collars on bilstein shocks, how much play is too much ??? |
SirAndy |
Jan 22 2006, 10:33 PM
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so, i put the threaded collars on my bilstein shocks today and i made a few observations.
can anybody please confirm/deny any of this: - collars seem to be "tapered" inside, the bottom part has only a small amount of play while the top moves at least 1mm side to side - the bottom of the collar DOES have some small amount of play. this concerns me as the "ring" it sits on is tiny and has to support the whole weight of the car. is this normal ??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/givemebeer.gif) Andy |
SirAndy |
Jan 22 2006, 11:24 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,707 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
mine do. there's an indent of about 1/2" deep, then a sharp "edge". this edge is what sits on the retainer ring and this *should* prevent the ring from expanding and working it's way out of the groove ... but, my real concern is the fact that the bottom of the collar is not at all a tight fit on the shock. there still is some side/side movement at the bottom right where it sits on the retainer ring. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) the original bilstein bottom perch is a real snugg fit, in fact, i had to use a hammer to get it off the shock. on the other hand, the new threaded collars move freely over the shock and rotate freely as well. the bottom play is "feelable" but less than 1mm side/side. i am worried that the whole collar will jump over the retainer ring and the shock will fall down 8" while i'm driving! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Andy |
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