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Old 05-31-2006, 08:43 PM
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I need to replace the front shocks on my 78SC and these seem to be Black which would indicate Boges struts/shocks. Can you tell by the pic if I'm right?

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Old 05-31-2006, 08:52 PM
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Boge is correct... Not only are they black, there is no lower roll pin that secures the Bilstein insert in place inside a Bilstein strut.
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Looks like Boge fronts are no longer available at Performance Products, so Bilsteins it is.

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Hi Ulrich . I just did this and put Bilsteins all around . HD is the recomended but I put sports all round .. very happy with it but it is NOt my daily driver.
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What torque spec did you use to tighten the center nut for the fronts? My "101 Projects..." book doesn't mention how tight it should be.
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Ulrich hope your still on line .. what do you mean by centre nut ?
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The front shocks are held in place at the top by a large center nut. Loosen it and the whole assembly drops down.
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got it the top strut nut. Stay on line and I will check .
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59ft lbs , and I remember holding the washer with a spanner tool or a large set of channel locks.
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Much appreciated. Thanks.
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no sweat ,.. are you done already ? did you spill oil all over your calipers? remember the boges are not gas shocks, they are hydraulic.. Pete saved me the mess now it's my turn to tell someone else ..
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Good tip. I just ordered the shocks so you saved me from a big mess.
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email me before you start or do a search , lots of good tips here on shock replacement.
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