Bilstein tc rear shock install

[POWERSTROKE]

I’m doing this in my driveway. I did this many moons ago and can’t remember the order of events. What are the steps in replacing the rear shocks? Please refresh my memory.

 

[oilhammer]

You do not specify what it is on. But... most are: remove shock fasteners, remove shock, swap upper mount over to new shock, reinstall on car. If it is a strut, it is a little more work.

 

[jokila]

You might want to inspect the rear shock bump stop and replace them as well. They are part of what holds the plastic boot cover.

 

[POWERSTROKE]

Rear shocks. Do the mounts go bad? I ordered them, but if it’s not necessary I don’t want to change them: with this lockdown, $,s tight.

P.S do you load the rear axle when tightening the bolts? I’ll be using jack stands and floor jack...

 

[jokila]

Rear shocks. Do the mounts go bad? I ordered them, but if it’s not necessary I don’t want to change them: with this lockdown, $,s tight.

P.S do you load the rear axle when tightening the bolts? I’ll be using jack stands and floor jack...

They can go bad if the nut loosens and it allows the mount to get pounded by a loose shock rod. Otherwise, I see no reason to replace.

I didn't load up the shock when i tightened the lower bolt. I don't know why that would matter unlike the control arm bushing which rotates under load.

 

[POWERSTROKE]

How do you torque the shaft to the mount? Doesn’t it spin?

 

[POWERSTROKE]

Can anyone tell me how to get the top nut on to connect the mount? I don’t own the vw special tool.

 

[jokila]

Just use vicegrips.

You are going to grip it where it will never reach the body of the shock.

 

[Louie710]

https://youtu.be/4a1BJ-b30T4

 

[fouillard13]

how much are these rear shocks costing you?


I tow a little with my jetta and im sure my rear springs are shot. when I hit sharp edges and ruts in the road it feels like I got no rear suspension at all and im in a tractor with steel wheels. even when unloaded. I bet my bump stops are crushed to nothing too. I need all new suspension. same boat with covid.

 

[csstevej]

You sure its not your rear beam bushings that are bad.......

 

[fouillard13]

no... it probably is. that sounds like it could be possible.