Hope you can help guys, I'm a bit stuck fitting some Bilstein B16 to my ITR.
Apologies if this is poorly explained..
My issue is with the rear suspension units and the reuse of the OEM parts from the original strut assembly.
From my understanding of the diagram you need to use the OE top mount and OE bushes, but replace the sleeve with a Bilstein supplied sleeve. The sleeve goes between the bushes and splits either side of the top mount (inside it).
I guess the reason you replace the sleeve is the diameter of the strut at the top is different. Unfortunately the bushes have a metal cap or end piece with a whole for the struct to go through. Unfortunately its too small to go over the B16 assembly and so I can't use them.
Am i supposed drill out the bushes? The fitment instructions don't say to do that, or do I some how remove the metal cap completely?
I'll try and post some pictures to help show where I mean.
Any help really appreciated.
Apologies if this is poorly explained..
My issue is with the rear suspension units and the reuse of the OEM parts from the original strut assembly.
From my understanding of the diagram you need to use the OE top mount and OE bushes, but replace the sleeve with a Bilstein supplied sleeve. The sleeve goes between the bushes and splits either side of the top mount (inside it).
I guess the reason you replace the sleeve is the diameter of the strut at the top is different. Unfortunately the bushes have a metal cap or end piece with a whole for the struct to go through. Unfortunately its too small to go over the B16 assembly and so I can't use them.
Am i supposed drill out the bushes? The fitment instructions don't say to do that, or do I some how remove the metal cap completely?
I'll try and post some pictures to help show where I mean.
Any help really appreciated.