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Old 10-19-2009, 09:12 PM   #1
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monroe 5870 shocks install help
Ok so when you install these how is the bushing/washer placement done. The shocks come with two bushings and two wahers each. How do these go in.??? Plz help
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Old 10-19-2009, 10:08 PM   #3
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^^^ those are different shocks.
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the second diagram is the 5870.
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so the 5870 isnt as smooth of a ride ?

So does the 5870 sit lower cause it has no bumpstop?
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i'm on the 5870's and the ride is nice. Not sure about the height, cause i'm on coilovers. I don't think they change the height at all.
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just replaced mine with the 5870s. hear a nice pop as i backed out the driveway. havent heard it again but i can hear the shocks compressing as i pull in and out of the driveway. is that normal?
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