Originally Posted by MarkD

...2. Set lock ring (final step in tightening) with a punch and hammer

Originally Posted by MarkD

If they are installed correctly there is no need for additional lock rings.
It certainly cannot hurt... but not required.

Using the lock rings Bilstein supplies with their product (HDs or PSS10s):
1. Orient the drop link perch correctly (many threads on this here)
2. Set lock ring (final step in tightening) with a punch and hammer

If you do DIY the install it will be up to the shop that does the align/CB to do this for you.
Hopefully they know what they are doing

Originally Posted by matt777

This step is absolutely required IMHO. I double ringed mine and the right side still came loose. I then used the punch and hammer instead of the wrench and its been good since.

Originally Posted by MarkD

I really hesitate to stick my nose in here as I know this could be borderline sacrilege to some but...

If they are installed correctly there is no need for additional lock rings.
It certainly cannot hurt... but not required.

Using the lock rings Bilstein supplies with their product (HDs or PSS10s):
1. Orient the drop link perch correctly (many threads on this here)
2. Set lock ring (final step in tightening) with a punch and hammer

If you do DIY the install it will be up to the shop that does the align/CB to do this for you.
Hopefully they know what they are doing

Originally Posted by boulderbobo

Thanks for weighing in Mark. I am the reason Chris is is looking for these. I put these on my car when did my install a while back when I did not know very much about these cars. Not that I know a lot now, but I do know more. I did not want him to have any advantages over me with all that unnecessary unsprung weight!

I plan to help Chris put these in his pimp ride

I think we will take your advice and go naked w/o the extra collars.

What do I care, it's not my ride.



Bob-

Originally Posted by MarkD

What are friends for, eh?