just thought i'd do up a little how-to for anybody else that never changed shocks before and is swapping in bilsteins. its pretty easy to do, but if you have any questions, this might help
Only did the rear today, have to get 2 insulator nuts for the fronts because i used the nuts that came with the front for the rear since the rears didnt come with any, so i'll do another how-to when those come in
here's the part #'s for everything, and YES you do need the rear insulator nuts, the stock ones are too small
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Lightning Bilstein Shocks
1L3Z-18124-AC (front)
1L3Z-18125-AA (rear)
F65Z-18197-BB (rear insulator nut)
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Front shocks come with insulator nuts and 2 bolts each for the bottom
Rear shocks come with nothing else, but you need to order the insulator nuts
You'll also need a 13 mm socket for the front bottom bolts, 18 mm medium socket (deep was too long...it the top of the bed....short was too short
) for the rear bolts, and 21 mm socket for the new rear insulator nut and the front top bolt. A breaker bar comes in handy too, and some RATCHETING OPEN ENDED WRENCHES!!! LoL!
Don't cut that strap off the bilsteins yet....pic with stock shock and bilstein. man those stock shocks are weak, i could compress them with 1 hand with no trouble