Bilstein 5125. which end up?

alex22 · Dec 28, 2008

I just got a set of 5125's for the back and I don't see any mention of which way goes up. The sticker on the shock is readable if they are installed body up.

I have to install bar pin eliminators with these and 3 of the bolts in the body broke of so I only want to do this install once.

~Alex

whatevah · Dec 28, 2008

For the 51xx shocks, it doesn't matter. It's usually recommended that the body is up to help prevent damage, especially on the 5150 (resevoir) shocks. For lifted TJs, the rear shocks have to be "can up" to keep the body from hitting the axle tube.

Frank Z · Dec 28, 2008

Yes it does!!!!!

Rod end down.

Tim88XJ · Dec 30, 2008

Frank Z said:
Yes it does!!!!!

Rod end down.

First off, I am not disagreeing with you or saying you are wrong. However I would like a little more information as to how you know or why you believe it matters.

I have been running a set of 5150's can down in my xj for about a year with no seen issues. But I could verywell be running mine wrong. I am just curious.

Frank Z · Dec 30, 2008

I asked Tech Support at Bilstein.

souske · Dec 30, 2008

...and? inquiring minds wanna know
(i installed mine boot down)

Frank Z · Dec 30, 2008

And you can't put too post's together?

They said rod down, refering to the 5125's only. I don't own 5150's so of course that was not asked.

FWIW,
I've been running 5125's for about 2 years and they are the best shock I've ever run.

XJLI · Dec 30, 2008

Rod down on all monotubes- its to keep the o-ring wet that seals the rod from the piston.

Bilstein 5125. which end up?

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