Just finished my shock swap. I installed front and rear Bilsteins, but also need to install new brake pads before I try it out on the highway. First ride around the block shows a little improvement in handling, but not as much as I got from the sway bar swap.
- I’m still using the stock springs and ride height.

How?
- Using the details found when searching this Forum, it was pretty straightforward (Great notes from Gilly, FR and others). But removing the rear springs and moving them to the new shocks, was a real pain. This was the single most time-consuming and aggravating part of the work. Second most annoying task was to unscrew the top nut on the rear shock/spring assembly – it would just turn and there was nowhere to hold it back.
- Reaching the rear upper mounts was possible, once the spare wheel was removed.

Overall I’m happy with my new ride quality and will post an update once I have my new pads on.

Next on my list are new tires; my current Generals are on their last miles.
Will post a separate question on this.

Thanks,
Nimo

Thanks,
Nimo