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mikegronholz · 04-20-2008, 03:57 PM

All ... well, I think I figured out why the OP didn't give more info on his actual install !!! So, I set the clip where I wanted it. And jacked the truck up (both sides makes it easiest as the droop is a little more). Took the wheel off and followed Bilstein's instructions. You WILL need spring compressors (the strut type) and air tools will make it much easier. Next thing I knew, was done. Total install time for the front was like 90 minutes. No ball joints were touched. guys, this had to be the easiest install for a lift I have done (I have done a lot of lifts ... mainly Jeeps). Guys, this was CAKE !!! Bilstein's instructions are perfect and do not leave any part out. Where there is not specific detail, it is obvious what needs to be done.

For the record, I tested both the 1" and 2" ring positions. Here are the results for my 08.5 SE 4x4:

1" theorhectical = 7/8" actual lift
2" theorhectical = 1 3/4" actual lift

Rear shocks are even easier ... rear took about 20 minutes to change.

04-20-2008, 03:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
mikegronholz Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 310 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BILSTEIN 5100's All ... well, I think I figured out why the OP didn't give more info on his actual install !!! So, I set the clip where I wanted it. And jacked the truck up (both sides makes it easiest as the droop is a little more). Took the wheel off and followed Bilstein's instructions. You WILL need spring compressors (the strut type) and air tools will make it much easier. Next thing I knew, was done. Total install time for the front was like 90 minutes. No ball joints were touched. guys, this had to be the easiest install for a lift I have done (I have done a lot of lifts ... mainly Jeeps). Guys, this was CAKE !!! Bilstein's instructions are perfect and do not leave any part out. Where there is not specific detail, it is obvious what needs to be done. For the record, I tested both the 1" and 2" ring positions. Here are the results for my 08.5 SE 4x4: 1" theorhectical = 7/8" actual lift 2" theorhectical = 1 3/4" actual lift Rear shocks are even easier ... rear took about 20 minutes to change. __________________ 2008.5 Nissan Titan SE CC 4x4 RF with Buckets Black Grill Chrome Mirrors and Handles Medium Tow Package (everything but gears) Line-X with Ducks Unlimited Logo 15% Tint All The Way Around Llumar Paint Protection 20" Enkei TSP1's 305/55-20 Toyo OC AT Bilstein Adjustable 5100 Fronts at 1" Bilstein 5100 Rears Magnaflow Duals Garmin Nuvi 660 Cobra 75-WS XT 3' Firestik Serving as a Tow Rig for my Jeep Cherokee ... Last edited by mikegronholz; 04-20-2008 at 04:07 PM.