Bilstein 5100's/ OME 885,895 Install:
(Write up in progress)
Before:
After:
For the most part followed Photog's Write Up:
"OME Install, No spring compressor". However, I found the OME 885's to be a bit too stiff to install when combined with the Bilsteins and had to resort to using the
AutoZone Strut Spring Compressor.
Tools: 14mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm socket wrenches, Jack + stands, spring compressor (rented from AutoZone), LiquidWrench, Red LocTite
Parts: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Front Shocks, Rear Shocks.
ARB OME 885(Front) + 895(rear) coils.- Exploded view of Suspension w/Torque values, click for a larger image size (should help with visualization):
- Components:
- Stock front height: approx. 33"
- Stock rear height: approx. 35"
Write-up:- Will start on the front. Loosen lug nuts on front wheels. Jack up the car and place jack stands underneath frame on both sides - may need to use 2"x4"x4" pieces of wood to have enough ground clearance- remove wheels:
- Remove front skid plate:
- Remove sway bar starting with unbolting the sway links then unbolting sway bar brackets:
Sway bar link:
Sway bar brackets:
- Place floor jack underneath LCA and jack up:
Done with the install, here are the numbers for the new ride height(pictures to follow):
Front Right - Ground to top of wheel well:
Stock: 33" Now: 39"
Rear Right - Ground to top of wheel well:
Stock: 35" Now: 38.5"
As you can see, I now have a slight bro-rake - but hopefully the front will settle a 1/2" or more over the next month or two. If the front coils don't settle I'll probably get some top mount spacers with extended studs for the rear, most likely a 1/2" set.
